Resolutions

Even though it's not quite 2015.... I've decided to write down my goals and resolutions for the new year. Maybe by sharing with others it will help me commit to them long term ;) 

So here it goes ... My list of "improvements and goals for 2015"

1. Enroll in school

* I have made the decision to go back to school to persue my RN ... I am nervous but excited to be a student again and work toward a real career in medicine . I know I have what it takes .. Just hope I can find the time and stay balanced with work , school and the kids :) 

2. Drink more water

* I'm not going to say "lose weight " because that is too broad of a statement . I am just going to strive to be more healthy and I know one small thing I could start with is drinking more water . 

3. Cooking Dinner 

* I am guilty of picking up Little Caesars pizza on the way home from work or doing spaghetti or something else quick and easy when the boys are with me ... But I am going to make a goal to cook a REAL dinner at least 3 times a week .

4. Be better to ME 

* I would like to think I am a good friend , person and mother , but sometimes I put my feelings, emotions and well being last on the list. I am going to strive to take at least 30 min. of "Me time " a day... Whether o spend it in the tub relaxing , or exercising , or just watching my favorite show ... I am going to take a few minutes for myself to hopefully keep my sanity. Also I'm going to try and eliminate my negative "self talk " :) 

5. QUALITY TIME with each kid

* I am only one person which makes it very hard to give 3 kids each undivided attention when they are home ... I do try but I'm going to make a goal to do at least one "one on one " activity with each boy every month and at least 20 min of "their time " every day ... It will probably come down to a bedtime routine but I really want to work on that. 

So those are my 5 top goals and resolutions for 2015. It's going to be a great year full of new challenges and hopefully new rewards .... I am excited and ready for the journey! 

Validation

Being a woman in this day and age is hard . All women have faced challenges with the need to feel "validated " by others . By their peers , by men , by society and even family . We all feel inadequate in some way , whether it be financial success or weight or looks .. Our mothering abilities , our marital status , whatever it is there are so many women struggling with the same things and if we would just openly talk about our fears and worries we would realize how powerful we really are . My goal for 2015 is to strive to not seek validation from any any unworthy sources . I am going to strive to be my best self and do things only if I feel like they genuinely make me a better person , not a more popular one. It's going to be hard , I am a pleaser and a follower and always comparing , but it's a change I need to make of I'm going to conquer the goals I have for myself and my future .... Watch out world . I'm coming for ya!