Happy New Year!

This year, I have come to recognize the importance of “shifts” in my life.

I moved into a new place (for like, the 7th time this year), and I could not get it to feel like it was MY place. I got my diffuser going, said prayers, etc. Something still didn’t feel right. Then, I saw it. There was a lamp I purchased that didn’t feel right. I returned the lamp and then BOOM, my house felt like mine.

I know, that’s ridiculous, a small little desk lamp could not have been the only thing that was keeping this place from feeling like mine. Well, you’re right, it wasn’t just the small desk lamp, but it was the shift that happened when I got rid of it. I have come to acknowledge the importance of a shift. Big or small, if you stop and pay attention, you can feel the difference a shift makes. Whether the shift is happening from my chiropractor, weather, time, or mind, when it happens, if you pay attention closely, it can open new things.

In two days, there will be a major shift on our calendar. We enter a new year.

I decided that I’m going to make this shift count.

I set bigger goals than ever before. I didn’t just set goals, I made plans. I even made a journal entry dated in the future when I accomplish my goals. I will be breaking past the limits I have put on myself and I will be reaching new heights. My goals are attainable and I am unconquerable.

I want to give you the skeleton for my goal setting.

First, I went ahead and set the goals that I was thrilled to make. Kind of like a “brain dump”, where you just put it on paper.

Then I organized my goals a little bit better.

I broke them down into categories and made goals in the areas that I had neglected.

My categories are;

1. Spiritual
2. Mental
3. Physical
4. Temporal

Then, I made plans for exactly how I was going to make those goals happen. I even set those plans up with what I want to have accomplished and by what date so that I could stay on track to accomplishing them by the end of 2021.

I looked at the big picture, the end goal in mind, then I broke it down into bite size pieces (having a toddler has shown me the importance of bite size pieces, if you bite off too much, you’ll choke, and you were so busy trying to chew, you missed all the flavors and the joy of eating!). It’s not always about the end goal, it’s about the journey you take to get there. Plan out your journey! Create a map for yourself! Include some scenic routes and some pit stops!

Here’s what my goals look like;

1. Spiritual
   -Keep up with Come Follow Me like my life depends on it. Link below.
   -Get to know Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father more personally
   -Fast often, not just food, TIME!
   https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/come-follow-me-for-individuals-and-families-doctrine-and-covenants-2021?lang=eng
   
2. Mental
   -Be cautious about who I spend/invest my time with (Recognize how I feel around each person)
   -Unfollow or delete any person on social media that is a trigger or oozes negativity
   -NO PEOPLE PLEASING!
   -Uncover/discover what my dream life looks like-MAKE IT HAPPEN!
   -Make soul level connections
   -Recognize when it’s time for a shift
3. Physical
   -Recognize the symptoms of my body as signs my body is giving me to tell me something is wrong, in other words, figure out my acne.
   -Learn how to play soccer with Carson …? (this one doesn’t have my full commitment)
4. Temporal
   -GROW MY BLOG!
   -Create a community of empowered women that are grieving together, healing together, loving together, and thriving together.
   -Buy a house

I’ll spare you the details of how I planned for these things, but I gave myself stepping stones, specific ways to accomplish each step, and dates to check in and see that my goals are on track. I wrote those dates in my planner so when I get to that day, I know that it is time for a check in with myself.

I am taking this year head on. I have been praying for the goals I have set and asking God to make up the difference.

I wrote a journal entry dated June 2021 and I wrote in present tense about the goals I had already accomplished. I got specific about each one and how I accomplished it. This is a powerful way of setting goals. It helps you to look and see why you set them and what the change, or “shift”, can do for your life. It’s called scripting, it’s amazing.

I also wrote a list of things I will be able to say at the end of 2021

Here’s my list

1. I know God and Jesus Christ more personally than ever before
2. I did all I was asked
3. I gave my son my very best
4. I rolled with the punches
5. I bought a house
6. I created a community
7. I served
8. I loved HARD
   
   I feel like I’m about to hop on a wild beast and tame it.

Bring It ON!

Happy New Year!
What is your biggest goal for this new year? How have you set yourself up for success?

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