As 2017 comes to an end, I’m thinking about new attitudes, behaviors, and habits I need for 2018.
In 2018, I WILL…
Face my FEARS
There are so many things I want to do. Blog posts I want to write. Words I want to say. Activities I want to participate in. Places I want to visit. People I want to meet. However, I’m often overcome with FEAR. It eats away at my confidence, destroys my self-worth, and leaves me paralyzed. It prohibits me from jumping out of my comfort zone and taking risks. In 2018, I will face my FEARS. When FEAR comes upon me, I will acknowledge it, seek to understand it, and DO IT ANYWAY!
Say NO more often
I over commit myself. I’m a people-pleaser. I like to be needed. It gives me value and self-worth. However, it leaves me emotionally and physically exhausted. Over commitment deceives me. It disguises itself as an important cause or a good deed and I can’t say NO. However, when I say YES to something I should say NO to, I take an opportunity to serve away from someone else. In 2018, I’m going to say NO more often. I will hold on tightly to my YES and reserve it for the things God wants ME to do.
Relinquish my need to be RIGHT
As I get older, I find myself thinking a lot about what it means to be RIGHT. In my daily interactions at work, with friends, and with family; I’ve come to the realization that I don’t need to be RIGHT. I will no longer require someone to own their part in a situation, disagreement, or argument for me to have resolution. My peace will not be tied to someone else’s ability to acknowledge their role in a problem. I relinquish my need to be RIGHT. In 2018, I will focus on being reconciled and not on being RIGHT.
Prioritize SELF-CARE
There is no prize for the person who takes care of everyone else, but invests no time or effort in taking care of themselves. I’m not sure why I think it’s an admirable quality to spend my time ensuring others are okay while neglecting my own health and well-being. In 2018, I’m prioritizing SELF-CARE. I’m putting effort into eating right, exercising, and activities that contribute to my overall health.
Spend more time with GOD
The only way to understand who you are and your purpose in life is to know the One who created you – GOD. The only way to know GOD is to spend time with Him through prayer, studying the Bible and in fellowship with other Christians. In 2018, I will spend more time with GOD.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”(Jeremiah 29:11 NIV).
What will you do in 2018?
Karris