2014 Goals

I am terrible at making/keeping New Year resolutions. I usually have good intentions which are forgotten by the time February rolls around. This year, however, I plan on making and keeping goals that will help me to be a better person.

1. Become Healthier: Over the past few years of college I have gained a few senior pounds. This year I am determined to replace unhealthy habits with healthier ones and hopefully in the process lose my love handles.
How to: Drink a green smoothie everyday, Drink 8 oz. of water a day, Exercise at least 3x a week

2. Become a Better Teacher: I feel excited to continue learning about teaching. This year I am hoping to continue my education through books, articles, blogs, and of course on the job training.
How to: Find a job (practice interviewing while I wait); Find an article, book, or blog each week

3. Become Happier: Talking to my roommate inspired me to let go of all of the worries and stress that are holding me back. Too often I have found myself thinking that life would be better once I was married/graduated/found a job. I have lost so much time enjoying the wonderful life that I have right now. I have a wonderful family and great friends, I (finally) have my degree, I have a promising and rewarding career ahead of me, and time and freedom to travel and do what I love. This year I resolve to live in the moment and find joy in the journey.
How to: Complete 30 day Gratitude/Thought Challenge, Focus on the positive, Meet new people/Try new things, Travel, and Craft

4. Become More Giving: I am so selfish! This has been something that I have struggled with all my life and something that I want to change. I have been blessed with so much and I want to pay it forward.
How to: Give 10 secs. a day, Volunteer an hour a month, Perform 25 RAOK on my B-day

5. Go Through the Temple: I have seen how my sisters and friends have been changed by their experiences going through the temple, and I want to experience that same joy.
How to: Pray/Read scriptures everyday, Perform church calling, Focus more on the Savior each day

I am excited for what this year brings and the person I will become. Here's to a wonderful 2014!