Well, seeing as the year is already halfway
gone, I figured it was a good time to reevaluate my goals for this year and here is the
breakdown:
1.
Don't sweat the small stuff
a.
I think that this has been a really helpful resolution. During Winter semester (Jan-April), I had a
rough patch and felt like I was being dragged through the mud through no fault
of my own. Thankfully, with the help of
friends and mentors, I was able to see that the issues were really small things
that I was then able to let go and stop worrying about.
2.
Enjoy the journey, even if it sucks
a.
This one is a little harder, though I would say it’s still a
work in progress, and always will be.
This summer, I got stuck in an apartment with people that I never would
choose to live with, a class that wasn’t what I was expecting, and a calling
that I didn’t really want. Despite the
collection of things working against me, I still think this has been a great
term. I’ve been able to spend a lot of
time catching up with old friends, making new friends, learning how to teach
myself a difficult topic. I can truly
say that this has been a fun, though accidental, adventure.
3.
Care less
a.
Kind of the same deal as the ones above, I’m learning to let
loose and not stress so much when there’s nothing I can do to fix it.
4.
Have fun, make happy memories
a.
I have had one of the most memorable years! I went to Ecuador, welcomed 5 babies into the
world, made new friends, got to share my testimony with complete strangers,
etc. There are for sure things that I
still want to do or wish I could have done, but I think I’m really living up to
this one.
5.
Meet new people (Be more outgoing)
a.
Done! I’ve gotten to know
new people in my ward and gotten to know some people even better than
before. I’m meeting people in my
classes, catching up with old friends, and talking to complete strangers on
flights, in the store, at the doctor’s office, just about everywhere. I LOVE all that I’ve learned from being
outgoing.
i.
Oh, and fun fact, I’ve even gone so far as to give my number to
a server at a restaurant. What!? I don’t do this sort of thing,… BUT I DID! I’m
living life on the edge! Haha
6.
Get to know more people in my ward
a.
Like I said for #5, my world has kind of changed, and I have
made a ton more friends.
7.
Go on more dates
a.
Surprisingly, even this goal has been accomplished, but then
again it’s not hard to beat nothing.
Now, I’m sure you would love to hear all the “juicy” details, but I’m
sorry, I’m not going to express such personal information that involves other
people in a public forum without their approval. But if you really must know, just come talk
to me. J
8.
Love completely (Christ-like love to all people and maybe
romantically, too)
a.
This one is a little hard I think, but I think I’ve been doing
pretty well with it. Without conscious
effort, I feel like I’ve been able to accept people from all situations and
types of life and feel genuine love for them.
Especially after going to Ecuador, I just want to be able to serve and
love those that are in need. I honestly
miss the connection that comes from loving and serving with people.
9.
Keep my apartment clean
a.
…kind of hard to do when you don’t spend much time there, and
when the mess is never yours…
10. Study the Book
of Mormon every day
a.
Yeah, this one has been a failure, though I have had some spurts
of success…
11. Speak my mind
(Be more open and decisive)
a.
I think I may be a little too decisive and open now… but hey, it’s
better than being a hermit that never gets heard! I’m working on not swinging too far into this
by being so overbearing/stubborn when I speak my mind.
12. Do hard things
with confidence
a.
Well… I’ve done hard things, but not always with confidence. Does that count?
Anyway, moral
of the story, I think my goals were pretty reasonable and I’m really liking the
improvements I see in myself and in my relationships with others. These goals are helping me to define who I am
and who I want to become, which I think is so important right now, especially
as I face graduation and starting my life’s career. I’ll be keeping this around for a while
longer, and feel free to adopt any of them for yourself. They don’t have to be formal goals, but even
just an idea of something to work towards.
How are your
resolutions turning out?
