Many people see New Years as a time for reflection and resolution. What did I learn in the previous year and where do I want that to take me in the year to come? Ever since my mom passed away I have been doing this "check" on an ongoing basis. I promised myself that I would live a full and happy life now and always. I would spend time figuring out what made me happy, make changes where necessary and then make it happen. I wasn't about to wait for everything to magically fall into place, I was going to take the bull by the horns, because one just never knows.
I did this with a passion after my mom died and for about the first year after her death. I made changes in my business and personal life that contributed to the life I wanted and gave me and my family so much satisfaction. Amazingly, it was the small changes that I hadn't realized would make such a huge difference.
I did this with a passion after my mom died and for about the first year after her death. I made changes in my business and personal life that contributed to the life I wanted and gave me and my family so much satisfaction. Amazingly, it was the small changes that I hadn't realized would make such a huge difference.
Never too old to have fun!
Then I got to the bigger ones. It is the big stuff that's getting to me. So, for the last six months I have been trying to take a close look at myself and what I really want from my life. I have been thinking hard about it all. What do I really want for my life?
Don't get me wrong, my life is great, but I want to be better. I want to be the best me I can be. When I have to face the end of my life (obviously I hope this won't happen for a VERY long time!) I want to be able to look back with pride and satisfaction and fulfillment. I want to know that I accepted and embraced myself fully which led to great experiences with those I love.
So, that is my quest for 2011, to spend some time with me. To get to know and better understand myself so that I can be the best mom, wife, friend, daughter, sister and person I am capable of being. I am determined to live my own happiness.
Who is with me? Here's to more clarity and happiness in 2011!
So, that is my quest for 2011, to spend some time with me. To get to know and better understand myself so that I can be the best mom, wife, friend, daughter, sister and person I am capable of being. I am determined to live my own happiness.
Who is with me? Here's to more clarity and happiness in 2011!
I know this feeling.
Of wanting to be the best ME.
I am working on it.
Maybe 2011 will be the year for all of us!
This is what we should ALL strive for, woman. I will work on the same... as soon as I roll off the couch. (Groan.)
I LOVE this picture Jen- carefree, playful as we all know how hard you work. Your goal is shared I believe by many of your readers- this one especially. I get it, I celebrate it and I support it for you! To a great year Jen and a great YOU!!! xn
Awesome resoultion Jen! I agree with everyone - I get it too adn let's hope 2011 is the year for us all...I feel it in my bones...
I was out for a run and that song "I've been to paradise, but I've never been to me" came on my shuffle (should I admit that). I love that you're concentrating on getting to know you, and being the best you!
Sometimes we get so wrapped up in the day-to-day that we lose sight of the most important thing: ourselves! Remember that old cartoon? "The most important person in the whole wide world is you (and you hardly even know you) ... the most important person..."
True!
Nicely Written Jen! Love the picture too
I always say a Happy fulfilled mom is the best type of Mom to raise healthy happy kids!
The New Year is always a great reminder for all of us to do this but I think you are amazing at doing it all the time. Especially since mom has died.