NEW YEARS: RESOLUTION VS. INTENTION
I don’t make New Years resolutions. Or goals. Or even long-term “to-do” type lists. It’s not because I think that I will break my resolutions or give up on my goals – its just that I’ve learned its more fulfilling to choose to live intentionally.
Coincidentally Intention was my word for 2014 (and truth be told 2013 too – I just didn’t feel finished with it!) I wanted to be more intentional about my friendships (who was I giving my time to, and who was influencing me?), more intentional about showing my family true and unconditional love, more intentional about my time (what am I doing with it and is it serving me or someone else positively?), generally just more intentional about living my life in a truer way.
It was centering. Grounding. Humbling. A way to remind myself at every fork in the road that it was up to me and me only to create the life I want to live everyday. Longtime friendships ended only to be replaced by some newer, deeper ones and that was ok. I spent more time showing people I love how deeply I care and it made life so much richer in those moments. I dove headfirst into the place where I donate my time and it’s filled my heart in a way I hadn’t imagined.
Intention – its been real. But, in 2015 I’m moving on.
intention
growth
abundance
passion
wellness
strength
peace
happiness
adventure
bravery
courage
It’s time to get passionate about my career, about the things that interest me, about the lifestyle and activities I enjoy. I can’t wait to visit these areas of my life with a renewed focus and excitement. Possibly even to venture down some roads I don’t know exist yet.
Do you make resolutions or goals? How successful have you been at keeping them?
If you want to try something different – choose a word to live by this year and see what a difference it can make. There are some good choices above, but maybe you already have one in mind!
Happy New Years Eve, everyone! Cheers to an exciting and hopeful 2015!
p.s. If you choose a word, I’d love to hear about it!
