2015 Resolutions?

Eastie156 · December 2014

Has this been done? I'm on mobile and my app sucks so I can't see all the way down the threads.

tyrannasaurusjess · December 2014

I was thinking about posting something like this, too!

I suck at keeping my resolutions... like, 2 days into the new year. THIS IS MY YEAR! lol. I need to drink more water, and make more 'me' time.

Eastie156 · December 2014

If it's not been done, here's my three in random order.

1) be more healthy. Not only exercise, but eat healthier. I feel like we ate really badly as a family this year and I want to improve on that.

2) be a better mom/wife/sister etc. I think I resolve to do this every year and I always fail in some category. The most important to me are wife and mom but the others matter too.

3) this is my big one. Stop taking on more than I can handle. I have no idea how to even tackle this one, but it's probably the most important of the three.

Edit for spelling fail.

Eastie156 · December 2014

origamipoppy said:
All mine are super cliche but I feel very committed to them.

Quit smoking
Stay in shape
Do a three day juice cleanse twice a year
Keep my house cleaner

Quitting smoking is a big one in itself! That's great that you are taking it on. I used to smoke, I quit about ten years ago. One of the most difficult but most rewarding things ever.

jenndub · December 2014

Continue to have dance parties as often as possible.

Have more patience with my son, he does things in his own way and in his own time and I need to be okay with that.

Get another tattoo.

Be nicer to my husband.

Try my hardest not to cuss at any of DH's family members this year. All bets are off if anyone refers to my son as a queer.

Cook dinner more. Less fast food.

Don't sweat the small stuff. With this many kids, I need to just let things go or I will lose my mind.

tyrannasaurusjess · December 2014

jenndub said:

Continue to have dance parties as often as possible. Have more patience with my son, he does things in his own way and in his own time and I need to be okay with that. Get another tattoo. Be nicer to my husband. Try my hardest not to cuss at any of DH's family members this year. All bets are off if anyone refers to my son as a queer. Cook dinner more. Less fast food. Don't sweat the small stuff. With this many kids, I need to just let things go or I will lose my mind.

I need to work on this, too!

pharmer78 · December 2014

Also feeling pretty cliche about these:

I want to restart the spending diet that I put myself on in the beginning of 2014. We'll see if that "want" actually results in any change.

I want to get healthier and actually devote some time to exercise.

Continue with my goal of being better at remembering people's names, birthdays, etc

amandad715 · December 2014

I'm loving the "taking on less" and may steal it

@Eastie156‌
Also, borrowing from @jenndub‌ a few weeks ago(a month?) when she talked about staying organized with 4 kiddos and getting so much prepared before. I think she said something like she even puts the sippy of water in the car the night before.

Newt69 · December 2014

Finish my degree by April

Pay down our CC debt

Budget better

Meal plan more

tinyhumantoe · December 2014

Man, I have too much. I think I'll stick with "make healthier choices whenever possible."

Drink more water, cook more healthy meals at home, exercise, turn off the work computer, don't take on more than I can handle bc that is also unhealthy.

AKB090609 · December 2014

In no particular order:

Get back to the gym

Less screen time

More time outside

Spend less/save more

Live in the moment

MrsKipper · December 2014

Cook more
Clean more
Be more patient with everyone in my house
Get out of the house more
Do more crafts with Nola at home
Get back on my nutrtion and exercise (I've slacked big time the past month)

pharmer78 · December 2014

along the lines of being a better wife...did I miss like 1/2 of that marriage challenge or did we all just fizzle out?

jenndub · December 2014

@pharmer78‌ I totally forgot about that! I guess we all lost the marriage challenge. So many divorces in 2015.

Bluebird2318 · December 2014

Whenever I resolve to do anything specific I fail, so I think this year it's just going to be "put a little more effort into each day." Whether that means getting up earlier to get a more done, appearance, cooking more, being more considerate of DH or whatever will depend on the day. There are just too many times where I feel like I've ended the day at the bare minimum.

hmp1 · December 2014

My big one is to Fiengold diet our food at home, and perhaps take on more if that goes well. We started yesterday when DH went to the grocery for a few things. He did good, only one impulse buy outside of the diet!

Be more organized, both at home and work.

tinyhumantoe · December 2014

BobKat22 said:

Put my phone down. No more phone anytime I'm playing with the kids or when DH gets home from work.

That's a really good one.

Eastie156 · December 2014

tinyhumantoe said:

BobKat22 said:

Put my phone down. No more phone anytime I'm playing with the kids or when DH gets home from work.

That's a really good one.

This is a good one. Less screentime is a good one.

hmp1 · December 2014

Just added: send my grandparents monthly cards/letters. They are in their 90s and talking on the phone has become too difficult for them so I need to make the effort to write to them.

watercolor5 · December 2014

-Drink more water and less coke
-Wean Julia (We're down to on waking, before nap and before bed, but I don't know how to cut down more than that, and I'm so ready to not have any demands on my body for a bit.)
-Start running
-Find more reliable options for date night babysitters
-Patience and less yelling at the kids

I really wish I could just be a more compassionate, empathetic person. Not entirely sure how to work on that one.

ETA: hand up Sophia's artwork. I keep saving it but really need to put some in frames or at least do a ribbon and clothes hangers

BeebopandBuddy · December 2014

I got DH to agree to a resolution for a date night every other month this year.

Also, drink more water, more patience with Maya and more excercise.

elizabethwig · December 2014

was going to promise not to complain about this one phd requirement i'm working on, which i need to be done in a couple of weeks, but even that seems like too lofty a goal.

i'm clearly not good at resolutions.

i resolve to complete my phd this year. dammit.

Flamingemu · January 2015

I havem't put a lot of thought to this.

I just want to have a better year. I will make healthier decisions all around - work, food, exercise, see more sunlight, etc.

hmp1 · January 2015

watercolor5 said:
-Drink more water and less coke
-Wean Julia (We're down to on waking, before nap and before bed, but I don't know how to cut down more than that, and I'm so ready to not have any demands on my body for a bit.)
-Start running
-Find more reliable options for date night babysitters
-Patience and less yelling at the kids

I really wish I could just be a more compassionate, empathetic person. Not entirely sure how to work on that one.

ETA: hand up Sophia's artwork. I keep saving it but really need to put some in frames or at least do a ribbon and clothes hangers

Someone on here made a Shutterfly art book of all the artwork. I love that idea and plan to do one for the grandmothers (and myself) for mother's day.

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BeebopandBuddy · January 2015

hmp1 said:

watercolor5 said:
-Drink more water and less coke
-Wean Julia (We're down to on waking, before nap and before bed, but I don't know how to cut down more than that, and I'm so ready to not have any demands on my body for a bit.)
-Start running
-Find more reliable options for date night babysitters
-Patience and less yelling at the kids

I really wish I could just be a more compassionate, empathetic person. Not entirely sure how to work on that one.

ETA: hand up Sophia's artwork. I keep saving it but really need to put some in frames or at least do a ribbon and clothes hangers
Someone on here made a Shutterfly art book of all the artwork. I love that idea and plan to do one for the grandmothers (and myself) for mother's day.

I do that. I take pics of all of the artwork and whenever those free 8x8 offers pop up, I make and order one.

kelbel527 · January 2015

Happy New Years ladies!! I decided 2015 should be the year of me. Make more time for exercising, DH and I are planning a half marathon for August. I also need to eat better and make sure I am less stressed, so I can be more patient with the kiddos.

Hyaline · January 2015

These are good!

1) Take steps to overcome my stupid and irrational stage fright, whether that means playing more instrumental small groups in church or volunteering for solo voice stuff. I'm 30, this freezing on stage thing is infantile.

2) More sex, and more adventurous sex. DH and I just agreed to have sex everyday in February and spice things up by drawing "sex wishes" from a jar we make.

3) Make date nights a more regular thing, not just a super special occasion thing.

4) Accept joy and happiness as totally valid and valuable things in life--I have a hard time not just accomplishing and checking to-do lists off.

melody921 · January 2015

origamipoppy said:

All mine are super cliche but I feel very committed to them. Quit smoking Stay in shape Do a three day juice cleanse twice a year Keep my house cleaner

Ugh to the juice cleanse. I was never a smoker, but that sounds easier to me than the cleanse.

melody921 · January 2015

tinyhumantoe said:

Man, I have too much. I think I'll stick with "make healthier choices whenever possible."

Drink more water, cook more healthy meals at home, exercise, turn off the work computer, don't take on more than I can handle bc that is also unhealthy.

Oooh, I like the overall healthy approach bc so many resolutions fall into that. Here are some of mine:

Plan better: this applies to meal planning, keeping the house and all our stuff organized and making sure we're not spending money where we shouldn't. We really need to save hardcore so we can afford some of the stuff I want to do around the house.

Don't let other people's opinions get to me so much: I have a bad habit of internalizing a lot of stuff/taking personally what other people say. I need to let it roll off of me because sometimes it has a lot more to do with them than me.

Re-commit to an exercise plan that isn't just running. It's the year of the cross-train baby! I want to do more yoga. I also want to do more races, but I've realized I need to do a lot more than just run.

melody921 · January 2015

pharmer78 said:

along the lines of being a better wife...did I miss like 1/2 of that marriage challenge or did we all just fizzle out?

Yeah, it fizzled. I need to focus more on DH and our entire family too. So many times when we're together, I feel rushed or not all present. I realized that over the break when we all had time to relax a little more. So another resolution needs to be that I slow down with the kids, use more patience and really enjoy all the little moments in between the craziness.

melody921 · January 2015

harti09 said:

To have a peaceful and organized home.

A lot of my stress and anxiety stems from the house being overly chaotic. I've put my foot down and decided to do everything I can to control the controllable - the clutter, the laundry, the food - home management.

DH and I just purged the entire house. It took 5 days, working in 2 hour blocks at nap time. We went through every closet, cabinet, and drawer. Two truck loads of items left our house for the dump or donation. We just simplified life, now we're ready to make things efficient.

OMG, I keep telling DH we need to purge. We did get rid of some things over the holidays, but there is still just so.much.stuff. It makes me very anxious, and I feel like the walls are closing in some days.

melody921 · January 2015

BeebopandBuddy said:

-Drink more water and less coke
-Wean Julia (We're down to on waking, before nap and before bed, but I don't know how to cut down more than that, and I'm so ready to not have any demands on my body for a bit.)
-Start running
-Find more reliable options for date night babysitters
-Patience and less yelling at the kids

I really wish I could just be a more compassionate, empathetic person. Not entirely sure how to work on that one.

ETA: hand up Sophia's artwork. I keep saving it but really need to put some in frames or at least do a ribbon and clothes hangers
Someone on here made a Shutterfly art book of all the artwork. I love that idea and plan to do one for the grandmothers (and myself) for mother's day.
I do that. I take pics of all of the artwork and whenever those free 8x8 offers pop up, I make and order one.

I also photograph art work. But I don't put it in its own book. When I make photo books, they include some art shots in addition to pictures of family/friends.

ETA: I need a separate resolution about staying on top of actually making photo books. I'm SO behind in organizing photos.

Flamingemu · January 2015

melody921 said:

tinyhumantoe said:

Man, I have too much. I think I'll stick with "make healthier choices whenever possible."

Drink more water, cook more healthy meals at home, exercise, turn off the work computer, don't take on more than I can handle bc that is also unhealthy.

Oooh, I like the overall healthy approach bc so many resolutions fall into that. Here are some of mine:

Plan better: this applies to meal planning, keeping the house and all our stuff organized and making sure we're not spending money where we shouldn't. We really need to save hardcore so we can afford some of the stuff I want to do around the house.

Don't let other people's opinions get to me so much: I have a bad habit of internalizing a lot of stuff/taking personally what other people say. I need to let it roll off of me because sometimes it has a lot more to do with them than me.

Re-commit to an exercise plan that isn't just running. It's the year of the cross-train baby! I want to do more yoga. I also want to do more races, but I've realized I need to do a lot more than just run.

I joined a new gym down the street so I could do some group exercise classes. I have taken 3 spin classes with 3 different instructors in the past couple weeks and they are awesome. I ran yesterday and spun today. I love running, but really love the break.

tinyhumantoe · January 2015

I think my "make healthier choices" resolution is way too broad and overwhelming. I think id be better with a resolution to constantly ask myself if I can make a slightly healthier choice in different scenarios... Meals, work situations, whatever. Then I have a chance at actually making some improvements.

Hyaline · January 2015

tinyhumantoe said:

I think my "make healthier choices" resolution is way too broad and overwhelming. I think id be better with a resolution to constantly ask myself if I can make a slightly healthier choice in different scenarios... Meals, work situations, whatever. Then I have a chance at actually making some improvements.

The best resolutions (in terms of actually working) that I've made have been insanely specific. Like taking a multivitamin and flossing. I'm still doing those. "Be healthier" or even "lose weight" would never stick for me.

tinyhumantoe · January 2015

Hyaline said:

tinyhumantoe said:

I think my "make healthier choices" resolution is way too broad and overwhelming. I think id be better with a resolution to constantly ask myself if I can make a slightly healthier choice in different scenarios... Meals, work situations, whatever. Then I have a chance at actually making some improvements.

The best resolutions (in terms of actually working) that I've made have been insanely specific. Like taking a multivitamin and flossing. I'm still doing those. "Be healthier" or even "lose weight" would never stick for me.

I fail at all resolutions, specific and general, haha.

AKB090609 · January 2015

@harti09‌ that looks like an awesome program, I think I might have to give it a shot as well!

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