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My Shirt c/o Chicwish // Sequin Pants c/o Amazon Fashion (another option) // Shoes (on sale)
Necklace // Bracelets // Earrings
Laikyn’s Dress // Tights // Shoes c/o Mini Melissa
Lennyn’s Dress c/o Carken Design // Tights // Shoes c/o Mini Melissa
Bows c/o Zozu Baby
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I tend to sit down every year and create some goals for myself. Attainable goals that sometimes happen and sometimes don’t, but goals that I will be mindful of moving forward. My goal each year is to keep up with the goals from the past year and build on them for the upcoming year. Goals can be whatever you want them to be – physical, mental, spiritual…to actually finish a book or to start a business! I build on my goals throughout the year, but first and foremost I want to say that these goals are in addition to my everyday goal of being a great mom, a loving and caring wife as well as seek God’s Will for our lives and love our families deeply.
Goals for 2017
Faith
My word for faith this year: FOCUS. I want to focus on being the woman who God intended for me to be. I want to focus on His Will in our lives. I want to focus on Him first for everything else to fall into place. He is the ONE constant in our lives whenever everything else may change or become new, He remains the same. I find comfort in that, always, and want to turn my focus to Him first.
Relationships
My word for relationships this year: REACH. I want to reach out to someone who may be feeling like I am. When I moved to my small town 5 years ago, I felt so alone. There were a few that reached out to me and I remember how that felt. I’ve lately been drawn to finding new relationships with people who have been going through or are going through something I have already been through. I’ve been there, and it’s hard. I want to reach out and help encourage. Help find new meaning to change. Reaching new levels with older relationships as well. My husband and I have been talking about making some changes and reaching new levels in our relationship with each other and with God. It will be an exciting year, and I pray relationships grow and change as well as reach new heights!
Personal
Every year this is always “eat clean” and “exercise” or something of that sort…I know that I start something like that and never stick with it so this year I am going to set a goal with this word: AUTHENTIC. Whatever it is that I am doing – eating, exercising, sharing an experience, sharing an outfit…talking about my day…I want to be authentic. I want to be more authentic in my words and actions to everyone. My goal is to open up and really show some “behind the scenes” and authentic content this year. Words from my heart and photos of real life. I know we all get caught up in the highlights of life – sharing only the best pictures and the words that flow well, but I want to be authentic in showing our real, messy, everyday life and relate with so many of you that feel like you might be one diaper change away from the dark side. We’re all there at one point, and my goal is to open up and be authentic about our life. I also need to add that I intend to get more sleep this year, go to bed earlier and use my time more wisely!
Business/Blogging
Main word for 2017: ENGAGE as well as INSPIRE. I know how much I enjoy reading other blogs, and that may be why you are here. You may enjoy it, too, or just connect with my family and I on some level. I want to engage with you. I want to get to know my readers and know exactly what you want and don’t want! I want to inspire you to do what you love – whatever it may be. I actually just started a blog consultation and it’s been so rewarding to see someone who has been aspiring to start a blog really come to life! It’s happening for her and it’s exciting to watch something new begin! I wish I would have had that when I started 5 years ago, so it’s something I really want to do for YOU. If you ever have any questions or just want to chat – please don’t hesitate to email me! I love love love getting reader emails and I’d be happy to help in any way!
Motherhood
I know I touched on wanting to be the best mother I could be already, but I want to remember this word as I start 2017: BE. My goal is to set aside a certain time each day to be 100% present with no TV, phones, computers, toys…I want to see imaginations come to life and giggles to bottle up throughout the rest of my day. I actually started doing this already and it’s so good for the soul. It’s good to watch, experience and take in. I want to BE in the moment and BE a great mommy. It’s good to be asked questions and ask questions. It’s so important to grow with your experiences and show your children how to love. I want to build on this one, greatly, and savor every second of this motherhood gig — the good, the bad and the hot mess express!
What are some of your 2017 goals? Do you make resolutions each year or set goals? Do you have one word for the year to help you be mindful of your goals? I’d love to hear them!
