It’s that time of year when we start thinking about the New Year and what adventures it may bring. It’s also the time of year when a lot of us start thinking about goals and resolutions. For many of us, this brings a sense of gloom and doom. “What other goals will I come up with just to let myself down within a month or two?” Is that you? Or,… are you the ‘go-getter’ that sticks to the goal with a vengeance!?
I’m a mix! Raise your hand if that’s you too. There are certain goals that I’ve held myself to, and others I’ve let go of within a couple of months. Have you ever wondered what holds us back? Why do we get excited about a particular goal and then so easily let go? There are a billion reasons, right? Perhaps we didn’t have realistic goals? Perhaps our situations changed? Perhaps we realized it wasn’t something we really even wanted once we dove in!? These are all possibilities, however, personally, I think it’s about being truly invested. And I’m not talking necessarily about being financially invested. Because, let’s be honest. . . how many millions of dollars are wasted on gym memberships never used? HA! . . .(Somewhat guilty.)
No, I’m talking about being fully invested. . . it’s something that when you close your eyes you can still see clearly and have a pull in your gut towards. I feel like a newer parent, the last couple of years I jokingly stated that “Surviving the Year” was my resolution! Well, we survived! (Some days, it feels like just barely.) Last year was the first time in a while that I felt that I actually made a semi true resolution. I set out to create a successful blog! I wanted to share my thoughts, my favorites, my mom-hacks and truths with you, my tribe. I wanted to make a difference. At the time I didn’t know what ‘creating a blog’ truly entailed. But I set out on my new adventure!
What an adventure it has been! Though I’m so happy that I took the plunge and with what I’ve created so far, I feel like I have a LONG ways to go. At least for me, the learning process is constant! So, since I started it right after the New Year of 2019, I had a big decision to make the last couple of weeks. With the insanity of the holidays, I have to admit, I had a few moments that I thought I was just going to throw my hands up and wave a white flag! Then, I received a few of your comments and messages. . . the messages thanking me for sharing my tips, hacks and honest thoughts. You guys! First of all, your messages and comments mean the world to me! Each of you who follow my world, make a difference! But also, you give me the drive to move forward! Thank you! My Instagram Family and my Classy Mama Bear Family here! ANY time you like, comment, message me. . . it makes a big difference to ME. Through the stress and heartache of the year, your encouragement warmed me. And I appreciate you wholeheartedly. I am truly ending 2019 with a grateful heart.
SO! What does 2020 hold? Honestly, I have no flippin clue! HA! However, I’m going in with a few important goals and thoughts in my mind.
- Find Clarity on Who I Am and What I Bring to the Table. It’s a BIG world! I absolutely love the quote, “You’re the Only You and That’s Your SuperPower”. It’s tricky though. We’re all trying to ‘make it’. And especially on Instagram, it’s hard not to get sucked into the “Comparison Game”. So, what do I bring to the world that no one else does? ME. So, I want to get clarity on who I am so that I can better deliver to ya’ll.
- Be Authentic and True. This goes along with the first one, but reiterates the fact that I really want to always be someone my children are proud of.
- Be a Better Mama. Like so many of us, I love my babies so much, but geeze, they make it so hard sometimes. They get under our skin, push our buttons and we lose our minds. When I’m down right honest, I pray for patience every single night. So, I either gotta pray harder or. . . It’s something I need some serious work on. And even though I want to build my brand and bring in an income, my babies are my first priority.
- I would love to trim down. Yup, I have one of those typical goals that so many have this time of year! I love the health program that I used for so many years. However, while nursing our son and living under so much stress, I’ve definitely found myself getting stuck. 2020! I want to pull in the reigns and get a hold of those healthy habits again and use myself as a healthy example for our little ones.
- Roll with the punches! Change happens and that’s ok. I find myself having anxiety over having anxiety. Ha! You know what I mean? We make these beautiful goals and start planning and creating this journey. And BOOM! Life happens and changes it all up for ya. Well, each year something huge has happened the last several years and I’ve found myself beating myself up more and more. WE ARE HUMAN. LIFE HAPPENS. AND THAT’S OK.
- And Finally. . . Make Time for Self-Love each week. This one may be one of the hardest ones for me. I am darn right AH-Mazing when doing things for other people. However, I tend to forget to take care of myself.
This list may be incomplete, but it’s a jumping off point for me. I would love to hear from you! What are you looking forward to in 2020? What goals are you excited about?
Cheers to a New Year!!!
Sending love, hugs and warm wishes!!
XOXO,
Classy Mama Bear
