I decided to wait for a few weeks before I posted my New Years resolutions, just to make sure I still wanted to/could keep them for more than a few days. Now that a few weeks have gone by I feel pretty comfortable with these goals. Inspired by my friend Lindsey here are my 14 goals for 2014.
With my new gym membership to Planet Fitness and high resolve to live healthy, I'm hoping to create good habits that last.
2. Get into med school!
I see this journey to medical school as a joint journey, so it's one of my resolutions as well.
3. Visit parents in Italy.
Chris and I have talked about going to Europe together since we got married. If it's going to happen before we turn fifty, it's gotta happen now! Plus, what better motivation to have than to see Grammy and Babbo?
4. Read 28 books
This was inspired by my friend's goal last year. 28 books because I am 28 years old. I used to love reading and I haven't done much of it lately. So, first on the list is The Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet.
5. Go to festival of colors.
I lived in Provo, Utah for four years and never attended this Hari Krishna festival! If there's a possibility that we are leaving Utah this year, I need to check this off my bucket list.
6. Finish Olivia's baby book.
I love Heritage Makers to preserve memories. Liv is almost one and I would love to have a keepsake to give to her when she is older.
7. Get to know four neighbors.
This is actually a goal given to our ward by our bishop. This is something that I struggle with (putting myself out there) so I thought I would add it to my list to better myself.
8. Read Book of Mormon.
Another ward goal and it's been a little while since I've read the Book of Mormon cover to cover.
9. Have personal and family prayer every night.
It's the last part of the goal that I need to work on - consistency.
It's the last part of the goal that I need to work on - consistency.
10. Make a quiet book for Liv.
I know it will be a little while before Liv will need a quiet book, but I also know that it will take me a long time to make it. So, I will start now.
11. Take Chris to the Mona rope swing.
Another bucket list item before we leave Utah. I had fun memories there and I want to share them with Chris.
12. Disconnect with the phone to be more productive.
I'm not horrible with this, but I could definitely be better.
I'm not horrible with this, but I could definitely be better.
13. Choose to be happier.
Especially when I'm hungry and/or sleepy, when trials come, or when my future seems uncertain, I still have agency and can choose to be happy.
14. Choose to look out for others (observe, then serve).
This was suggested by my relief society teacher and I knew it was something I needed to work on. Mostly the observing part.
