#1: STOP waiting until a New Year to make a change!
Every QUARTER (and no, not right on cue because let’s face it, I’m a Mom), but more or less around that time, I re-evaluate absolutely EVERYTHING. Lifestyle, habits, people, goals – and anything that is dragging me down, I ditch.
#2: No more Mrs. Nice Girl (@#$%! It)!
It’s time to put on the BIG boots and say NO! Say no to the volunteer committee that calls on you at the last minute because “You’re so reliable”, to the friend who leans on you just a bit too much or to the client who doesn’t approve the contract for 3 months and suddenly wants a rush job. NO!
#3: Be the person you want your kids to grow-up to be
Be the brave, bold, fearless person you want your children to grow up to be. Show them that pursuing their dreams is not only something they can do, but something they should do.
#4: Be the life partner you hope your children find
Love your other…and I mean really love him (or her) right down to your toes. And don’t forget to laugh, and play and rejoice in the fact that you were lucky enough to find someone truly special.
#5: Stop hiding out (it’s called SANDBAGGING)
It’s easy to play small and safe and hide out from your true path, your true desire. Take the time to meditate on your true purpose and start living it.
#6: Live daily in the “Mmm…” moments
“Mmm…chocolate.” That glorious first bite that makes your mouth water and you just can’t help but close your eyes for the next bite. “Ahh…thank you chocolate.” Find one of those moments every day (and enjoy the yumminess).
#7: Schedule in Mommy-Time FIRST!
That doesn’t necessarily mean it’s the first thing on your calendar each week, but find Mommy-time FIRST and write it down in as Robert Munsch would describe as “super indelible, never come off until you’re dead and maybe even later” marker.
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This is great! I definitely need to hang onto this and execute this in my new year. Some of them I do but not as regularly as I should. I did set an intention to reward myself more in 2010. That's something I need work on because I let life, biz, kids, and everything else get in the way. No more in 2010!
Thanks for the reminders and new ideas, too!
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Every one of these points is GREAT, but the one I love most is the Mmmm Moments! Yes, we need more of those and to actually PAY ATTENTION when we are having them! Chocolate, sex, a great book- whatever it is, enjoy it!
Another one that really grabbed me is #4. With 3 daughters, I absolutely think about the life partners that my girls will choose, but I don't always keep in mind the role model I am portraying as a wife and mother.
Great stuff! Thanks Carla!
Carla:
So great! I will print this and use it as a reminder. I can almost hear Helen Reddy singing in the background.
Thanks for sharing.
Lia
Carla:
So great! I will print this and use it as a reminder. I can almost hear Helen Reddy singing in the background.
Thanks for sharing.
Lia