I’m sure you’ve noticed that we’re over halfway through 2014.
We’re actually a little over halfway, but who’s counting?!
I’ve never been known for my punctuality, anyway. (This is where Bumpy gets it from, I guess, but let’s not get into that!)
6 months ago I wrote this post on my New Years theme, which in a word is ‘still’.
After re-reading that post, I’m thinking I should print it out and put it on my mirror for the remainder of the year, because sometimes I need a reminder to re-focus, darnit.
So how am I doing on my theme for 2014?
I would give me a grade of ‘Fair’.
When I originally selected this word, I knew that Bumpy would be joining us this year and knew that I needed to give the pregnancy to God and not be worried about this baby all day, every day. This was easier to do in the second and early third trimesters, and now I’m finding it to be very challenging.
I also wanted to make sure that anxious thoughts about my past and future weren’t controlling my present thoughts, which I’ve been doing really well at! Sometimes I find myself dwelling on regrets, but for the most part, I’m focusing on being happy right where I am at any given moment.
I’ve been attempting not to multi-task and to focus on what’s in front of me.
And to not cram my schedule with things I ‘should’ be doing.
Sometimes this means less blogging. Sometimes it means less socializing. Sometimes it means not responding as quickly to messages from friends and family.
I’ve said ‘no’ more frequently this year (or at least I feel like I have… sometimes this is difficult for me!).
One thing I’ve proactively done is remove some negative people from my life, for at least the present time. This has helped to remove negative thoughts and feelings, which of course is a great thing. I find myself focusing less on drama and more on blessings.
I’ve been reading books, drinking tea, and journaling on the regular. All of these things feel fantastic!
There are still things I could be better at doing. I’m guilty of getting anxious first and then praying after I stress about whatever the issue is for a while. This, of course, isn’t what I should be doing. I should be praying first, and then not wasting time on anxiety because my trust and faith in God should be so strong that I realize that His plan for me is better than my plan for myself, and I need to let him have control. But, since I’m a control freak, I’m still struggling with this concept! Baby steps, though, baby steps.
How are your New Years Resolutions/goals/etc going?!
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