Resolving Resolutions

I'm not a big New Year resolution kind of person. I've tried in the past, only to make it a few months, ending with failure and a lack of stick-to-it. That is just part of my personality (just ask Eric). I think it's funny how everyone goes gang-busters in January, resolving to do this, and do that.

In the past I've tried the typical eating better, working out more...yada yada yada. And like everyone else, it works - for a while.

I've been pondering a good New Year Resolution and I have lots of things I would like to do (in no particular order)

-lose 10 more pounds
-use the treadmill more
-eat healthier
-spend more quality time with my kids
-spend more time in the word
-spend more time in prayer
-be more organized
-make more time for friends
-go on more dates with my hubby
-de-clutter my life, house, car
-get more sleep
-drink less soda
-drink less coffee
-recreate more
-pursue my hobbies

The list really could go on and on.

As I reflect on these I started realizing these are things we should do all the time - making a "resolution" more than just once a year. Perhaps we should have more resolutions in our life on a more consistent basis. Maybe every six months or every quarter, maybe with the turn of each season.

And once again, for me, it all boils down to balance. How do you balance all the things you feel convicted to do or be and live a fulfilled quality of life? Doesn't everyone have the tendency to do really good in certain areas of life, while the others lag behind? Ultimately, life is a balancing act and I know everyone else probably feels just like me. So, my resolution, though general and non-specific, is BALANCE.


Everyday I pray for grace and wisdom and I will continue to do so. Hopefully God's divine plan for all of our lives will become clear to us in 2011 and allow us to focus our energy and attention in the things that are the biggest priority. Happy New Year to all. I hope your resolutions are successful and that balance prevails in your life and mine.