So enough with the banter of explaining my mission in this blog, here goes
1.) I will enjoy each and every day leading up to graduation, rather than simply crossing off days on my calendar until the journey is over.
2.) I will continue to work on becoming more social and outgoing, ignoring the negative voices in my head that discourage my efforts.
3.) I will work to extend the love and forgiveness toward myself that I do to others, meaning accepting my imperfections as something that cannot be changed in one day and looking at my mistakes as learning experiences.
4.) I will work to leave complaints behind, rather than complaining about all things that I dislike I will find joy in those experiences.
5.) I will write more because writing helps me organize my thoughts and display them when I cannot bring myself to voice them.
6.) I will speak the truth, even when my voice shakes. I am tired of agreeing to avoid confrontation. My feelings and opinions matter.
7.) I will embark in the new phase in my life (post graduation) with confidence and an open mind. And I will not be discouraged by the rumored exhaustion and struggles that come to first year teachers.
8.) I will work to build strength rather than relying on my flexibility, both physically and emotionally, because one without the other is weakness.
9.) I will strive to stop allowing the number on the scale determine how I value myself.
10.) I will do my part in growing the close relationships that I have rather than allowing the responsibility to fall on the other person for the sole purpose that "I am busy."
11.) I will step into my new life as an "adult" (with a real job, real bills, living on my own, and etc.) without taking myself too seriously. No one likes an adult that can't remember what it's like to be a kid.
12.) I will aim to take compliments to heart and believing what is said, rather than denying them or regurgitating the worn out responses of gratitude without truly meaning it.
13.) I will grow closer to MY GOD. I will meet with Him more in prayer, learn more about him through His word, and let His light shine through me so that others can see Him in me.
I feel comfortable publishing these intentions of mine because I know that those who take the time to read this are those that truly have an interest in my life and will help to hold me accountable rather than judging me when I do not meet them. I encourage you all to set at least one intention for this year, not to beat yourself up when you miss the mark but to have something to work towards in good times and bad. An intention will allow you to reflect upon your year and notice the ways in which you have changed. My intentions will be printed out and hung above my mirror so that I can see them every day as not to forget my goals.
Happy New Years Everyone.
Much love.
Katy Jane
