res·o·lu·tion [rez-uh-loo-shuh
n] noun
1. a formal expression of opinion or intention made, usually after voting, by a formal organization, a legislature, a club, or other group. Compare concurrent resolution, joint resolution.
2. a resolve or determination: to make a firm resolution to do something.
3. the act of resolving or determining upon an action or course of action, method, procedure, etc.
4. the mental state or quality of being resolved or resolute; firmness of purpose
Don’t make unreaslistic resolutions and then beat yourself up! Choose from this list and you’ll be inspired all year long!
Less time cleaning, more time playing. Moms are often uptight about something or other. If it’s having a shiny floor, make it a once a week thing, instead of a once a day thing. Show kiddos and hubby they are what is really important to you.
Date nights with hubby. It’s not easy for a million reasons, but when you work at it, marriage can be great. Become friends and date that hubby again! (Picnics in the park, bike rides, late movie when kids are already down with a sitter, etc.)
Tackle one big project per quarter. (the garage, the photo albumns, the yard, the closets, etc) This is so important to moms. No one but you may notice, but you should get a parade in your honor when you finish a biggie!
Smile more, complain less. We’re all blessed in a million ways. Look for those blessings and focus on them. Write them down if you need to. Share them at the dinner table if you want. Be positive and those around you will be too.
Speak softer and slower. There’s a good chance if your children are yelling, so are you. If they have a big fat attitude, they may be getting it from you. Make an effort to speak softer and slower and see what happens!
Pick up a new good habit. (Floss regularly, give up cokes, walk each day, etc)
Get outside more. Turn off the tube and throw a frisbee, use sidewalk chalk, rake leaves and get some fresh air. Attitudes will improve, guaranteed.
Hug more. Everyday make sure everyone in the family knows they are loved by you.
Think outside yourself. Pick a single mom, elderly neighbor, friend who’s fighting cancer, etc, and take them on as your secret friend. Send cards, flowers, small gifts, or encouraging words to them all year. You’ll be pleasantly surprised how thinking of others will make you feel good too.
