I decided to simplify my goals this year. I often write at least 12 items I want to accomplish plus, some miscellaneous things. Because I am working full-time and we are making our new home truly ours, I decided to simplify my objectives for the year.
Many good things happened last year. I reached a lot of my goals such as the goal to read more. I want to keep reading this year. Because I consider that an established habit, I didn't include that in this year's goal.
Going from 12 plus to 3 goals wasn't easy until I forced myself to answer the question: what do I really want? I want to know God. I want to care for my family. I want to be as healthy as I can be.
I am making room in my daily life for these three things to happen. I understand I can use all of them against each other as excuses. For example, I can pretend I'm too busy to read and study my Bible because of the ages of my children. I can pretend I'm too busy to exercise because of all church and family responsibilities. I decide to make room for God, family, and health instead. I make these three goals complementary instead of competitive. For example, it is easier to serve God and family when I am healthier so yes, I'll make time to run. It is easier to serve my family with a grateful heart when I have God's word hidden in my heart so yes, I will read the Bible in One Year.
Goals should be complimentary of each other, not competitive.
I decided to simplify my goals this year. I'm choosing God, family, and health.
What are your goals for this year? How can you make them complimentary?
What are your goals for this year? How can you make them complimentary?
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