“Character is the ability to carry out good resolutions long after the excitement of the moment has passed.” ~ Cavett Robert
While thinking of the resolutions and goals I wanted to set for myself for this year, I ran into Cavett Robert’s quote. It made me pause and really think of my goals as I know many years I set goals and by March I’ve fallen off the wagon. This year, I intend to change that.
Have you ever watched a marathon or the Olympics when they an athlete even after running around the track a million times (yes sometimes it seems like a million times) that they still sprint to the finish line? Well this year the same intensity that I start my 2018 race I want to be sprinting come December 31st 2018. Here are some of my resolutions for 2018.
Hide myself in the Word
Every year I vow to read the entire Bible and every year I skip a chapter or two, or 8 or sometimes an entire book! This year I’ve just got to get to do it! I want to be guilty of having read the entire Bible.
Pray without ceasing
Prayer is truly my life line. The Bible says, “the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” I can never pray enough. So this year I want to bruise my knees and seek God’s face even more.
Investments
I’d like to work on my money management skills and make some targeted investments. However beyond money I’d like invest:
- More in myself
- In my family
- Time in my blog
Exercise, exercise, exercise
Lord knows this would be the kicker. There’s always a fall off gap of two or three months. I aim to stay consistent this year. Even if I have to stalk Katy Hearn and Massy Arias for inspiration this year we are doing this!!!
Mascara and Lip gloss resolutions
I actually started this mission at the end of last year. Taking better care of my skin is a priority this year. I want my face to have such a glow that all I need is mascara and lip gloss!
Less “sleep”
My husband always says, “nothing comes to a sleeping man but a dream” [Yes he wakes up at the crack of dawn on a Saturday — whuuuut!] I’m using this as my inspiration not to lessen my actual sleep but to lessen the time that I spend doing frivolous things.
What are your resolutions for 2018? You can shop my look including similar fabulous vest here or below!
Photos taken at our Thread Heads Photo Shoot by: Michelle Perez Photography and Opal & Onyz Photography
Very thoughtful goals!!! I am trying to take better care of my skin especially!
Thank you Vanessa! Better skincare for sure!!!
these are wonderful goals for the new year!
Thank you so much!!!
I love that you said less “sleep”–because I hate when I find myself wasting 20 minutes on a distraction when I could have been reading a book or grading papers! That’s a great one that I could work on too!
My distraction would be the TV. SO many hours of tv watching….can you imagine what I could be doing?
Loooove this look!! I love your attitude girl
Let’s crush 2018!! Some of my goals are to establish a deeper relationship with God and get MORE sleep. My sleep cycles are a hot mess!
Yesssssssssssssssssssss to crushing it!!!! Let’s do this!
You look amazing. Time management is so important, quality over quantity!
Thank you!!!
These tips are so good girl! Love the one about praying!!!
Thank you! I’m nothing without prayer!
I love your vest!!! I need to use my time more wisely!
Jennifer
Effortlessly Sophisticated
Thank you!! Yes to using our time wisely as we only have 24hrs in a day!
The “less sleep” is something I should work on. I always oversleep and sleep in too much!
Linda
Right!!! Just using more time to make moves and not slack!
I love this so much! You hit 3 of mine n my next post. Spiritual, health and skin!!!
Thank you Heather!!! Love yah!!!