New Year

I don't make New Year's resolutions. I just don't like to commit to doing something simply because it is a new year. Commitments can be made year-round, as I feel God leading me to change in an area or step out into something new, not just at the beginning of the year.

That being said, the new year is a good time to reflect back on the previous year, take stock of what I did, what I wanted to do and didn't, and re-evaluate goals and dreams. As my toddler is getting older and is less clingy and more willing to play and entertain himself for short periods of time, I have short intervals where I can start to do some of those things I have not been able to do since he came along. And, I can start some of those things I have wanted to, but just simply haven't gotten to yet.

First goal of this year: Get healthy again. My chronic illnesses have not been very well under control for some time, partly due to the financial strain we have been under in the past year. I just have not been able to afford many of the things I was doing on a regular basis to manage my symptoms. But, I can watch how I eat, I can start taking my vitamins, and I can start exercising again. Hard to do with chronic fatigue, but I know that as I make the effort to do just a little at a time, my energy will increase.

Second goal: Start writing again. Even if it is just two to three days a week, even if it is just this blog, even if it is simple note taking and brainstorming some of the many ideas tumbling through my head, it's time to start writing again. Time to take this off the back burner and work it into my schedule once more.

Third goal: Build our business. This one is the scariest for me, the one that seems the most impossible as it takes me so far out of my comfort zone, my stomach ties in knots just thinking about it! But, if we can persist, if we can step forward despite the fears and difficulties this brings about for us - the financial and time freedom we will be well worth it. Paying off debt, being financially secure, and having the time to devote to things like my writing - oh, those are worthy goals!

So, as a new year begins, a new phase of life begins. May I glorify God in it!