Each year at about this time, I share my School Year’s Resolutions. I do what the rest of the world does January 1 — this timing just seems to work better for me. You can see the past two years of resolutions here and here. I hope you’ll join me.
As I read my School Year’s Resolutions from the past two years, I have to chuckle. Apparently, I’m no more successful at meeting goals mid-year, than I am in January. But I figure, if at first you don’t succeed, try again and again and again (or modify the goal!) Here are my goals as I our family begins the school year.
Simplify Find Balance
I’ve tried to simplify for years now, and I’ve finally decided it is just not in my nature. I’m modifying this goal to reflect realistically what I’m trying to accomplish with simplicity:
1. Do my best, but accept imperfection.
2. Appreciate small everyday gifts without grieving what just doesn’t fit into the 24-hour day.
3. Organize as much as seems realistic, without becoming frustrated about the chaos that still ensues.
4. Say “I could” more often than “I should.”
5. Continue doing all 50 things on this post.
Health
I need to find ways to focus on my health while I still have it.
1. Eat healthy meals even on stressful days.
2. Walk or ride bike twice per week; take the stairs and extra steps where possible.
3. Actually take the vitamins in my cabinet.
4. Help my kids to pack healthy lunches on days they’re not looking forward to school lunch.
5. Participate in a supportive email discussion group and possibly join Weight Watchers online.
Please join me! Just write your personal goals for the school year! Write your resolutions in comments or leave your link. Here are a few participants to offer you inspiration:
Pockets of Time
Mom 2 My 9
Don’stuff
Where is the Sun?
This post is a part of WFMW at Rocks in My Dryer.
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8:40 am
What a great idea to write down our goals for the year!
10:10 am
Oh how fun! Great goals.
12:08 pm
I LOVE your goals. Thank so much for this carnival and the invite. I look forward to reading everyone else’s!
1:59 pm
Thanks for reminding me to see if I’m on stream with MY New Years Resolutions…..does painting HALF the kitchen count? Lost 18 lbs, read 30 books, made (& maintained veggie garden), cleaned the freezer, replaced all bulbs with the curly ones, but I have a few more things on the list to do. Thanks for giving me a junp-start to getting with the program – - even if I’ve only got a few months to accomplish the rest!
Getting back on eBay and having a Thrift Sale loom before me like a fire-breathing dragon. Finish painting the kitchen would be a great idea too.
Luv ya!
4:31 pm
I love goals. My biggie this year has been better morning/after school routines that involve my ENTIRE family.
Hugs,
Holly
6:57 pm
Could you give me an individual tutorial on goal-meeting? I seem to meet some, but events always overcome the others!
7:29 pm
I think my goal this year is to be myself and not to worry about what others think.
10:50 pm
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12:20 am
Great post, as always, Kelly. And great goals!
9:53 am
Loving the school year resolutions.
1. pack the lunch every day with healthy stuff – try to use reusable lunch stuff instead of baggies.
2. send the right notes on the right days.
3. get everyone where they need to be.
4. do not over-volunteer and continue to draw boundaries with the wonderful word NO.
5. do not freak out. do not panic.
6. make sure the homework gets done.
7. make sure they don’t get overbooked.
8. make sure I don’t get overbooked.
9. make sure we all exercise enough.
10. pray the toddler gets into the preschool. I need 2 separation anxieties and 2 biters before he’s in. Can I get an AMEN!
2:22 pm
Thanks for the idea (thanks also for visiting and commenting on my list). You have a terrific site.
8:18 pm
I found your blog by searching “Homeschooling Wisconsin” We are planning to move up there. We are first time homeschoolers. I am confused about the laws there can you help?
2:20 pm
BTW, don’t forget it’s Sunday, and you know what THAT means–S4 is underway today!
10:03 am
You always pack such wisdom into these kind of memes. (It is a meme because of it is a post that most of of should mimic)
I’m going to take your advice and adopt a few of these.
2 and 3 especially.
7:47 am
I have been pondering these things recently as well. I’m going to HAVE to formulate that post pretty soon!!!
Thanks for sharing…I’m going to come back later and check out your site some more!!!
Blessings!
10:29 am
Those are all great resolutions and a good reminder as well. I definitely need to work more on the balance bit myself
10:59 am
Great resolutions!
11:46 am
What a great idea. I hate making New Year’s resolutions. I haven’t done it in years until this year, and ironically I’ve stuck to it. I like your idea MUCH better! GOOD LUCK!!!
12:27 pm
Absolutely LOVE this idea! You can read my School Year’s Resolutions at http://www.tonyastwocents.blogspot.com Thanks for the inspiration!!!
1:56 pm
This is a great and very needed post. I love what you said about eating healthy foods,even on a stressful day. That is key to making the day go better!
10:55 pm
I just love this idea – I need to make myself sit down and really consider what changes I want to see this school year!
9:37 am
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9:37 am
I agree this is a much better time for resolutions than Jan. 1st. Who are we kidding…we all want to loose that Holiday weight! My kids begin new routines, therefore I SHOULD…..I iwll post on my blog when I come up with mine! Great idea!
12:33 pm
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