Every NYE, I join the masses in\nreflection on the year and making resolutions that I will strive to keep. As a\nhigh achiever, I carefully select my goals for the year so that I can check\nthem off- of course. 2018 goals were simple since I found out I was pregnant:\ntake care of myself and enjoy time with those I love, with a side of continuing\nto kick ass at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I give us a solid “A” performance for the year. We had a healthy and abundant year filled with love and lots of time with family and friends. An epic camping trip with neighbors, our first family spring break trip to Disneyland and Legoland, a HOT family camping trip, the selling of our first home in Philly, the elimination of almost all Ikea from our house (except the girls room), completion of several house projects, the addition of our chubby bundle of joy to the world, stronger relationship with family and friends, creation of this blog, and a maternity leave focused on my intentions for the year. It was also an excellent work year. Whew. Not sure how to top that for next year, but I will try!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2019 Resolutions:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Give myself permission to not uphold myself to impossible standards <\/strong>Self-imposed\nrequirements of perfection only leave me irritable and don\u2019t demonstrate good\nbehaviors and habits for the kids (and they are always<\/em> watching now). Know when good enough is good enough and when\nany more only results in diminishing returns and grumpiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Find new ways to give to the world. <\/strong>In 2018, I gave up my position\non a board and leadership responsibility\nfor our women\u2019s network at work to focus on pregnancy and baby. Letting go of\nleadership responsibility is freeing up some time for me to give to another\ncause or organization TBD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Continue to focus on family and love <\/strong>My family centers me and\ngrounds me. I work like fiend during the week to have untethered and focused\ntime with them on the weekends whenever possible. It\u2019s a constant for me that I\njust want to continue to pen, just to remind myself when I forget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Declutter what doesn\u2019t make me happy <\/strong>I\u2019ve spent a lot of time this\nyear purging boxes, drawers, closets. I\u2019m on my second round of purging in the\nlast four months and it feels GOOD. I\u2019ve just done a purge of sheets, bedding, clothes,\npantry. I want to keep this up into next year because clutter also inhibits precious\ndiscretionary time that is better used for things that I value. This also goes\nfor toxic people and relationships- my mindshare and well-being is better off\nwithout the drama.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Notice that none of these are directly financially or career related. Earlier this year I attended a talk where author Shawn Achor postulated that the key to success is attained by focus on happiness first. Therefore, my goals for this year are centered around personal happiness and we\u2019ll see where that takes us in 2019! Happy New Year to all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Positive Thought of the Day: My heart is full after reflection on a great year, a wonderful day spend with and old friend, and looking forward to a fun filled NYE party where I only have to walk across the street.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Every NYE, I join the masses in reflection on the year and making resolutions that I will strive to keep. As a high achiever, I carefully select my goals for the year so that I can check them off- of course. 2018 goals were simple since I found out I was pregnant: take care of … <\/p>\n