I’m still blown away that it is 2019. I remember at the start of 2018 feeling like it was going to last forever. And while the first few months did drag on, ever since Jonah was born time has flown by And I have to admit, I’m a little grateful for that. I’ve been so excited for 2019 to start, because I have always loved the sentiment of a new year and new beginnings, and I’m feeling like I’m in a good place and ready to rock this year.
As I brainstormed my word of the year for 2019, I had a good list of words to choose from. I knew I wanted to focus on bettering myself and becoming closer to the woman I ultimately want to be. Build and become were two words I was close to choosing, but ultimately I decided on THRIVE. Thrive means to grow or develop vigorously, to flourish, to progress towards a goal despite circumstances. And I love the imagery —- I picture a flower or some other kind of greenery, pushing it’s way up to the surface, becoming beautiful and all that God intended it to become. And that’s what I want to do – prove myself (and TO myself) that I can do it, that with God’s help, it is possible.
I think it’s important to note – I’m not aiming for some lofty goal of perfection here. I don’t intend to becoming skinny and the perfect mom and the perfect wife and a wonderful homemaker and make three healthy and delicious meals from scratch daily (LOL) all in one year but I do intend to slowly be working towards the ideal me, the me I want to be. I’ve made good progress over the last few years, but there is always more to do, and this year, I want to do so gracefully, and thrive while doing it.
I’ll talk more about my goals in my next post, but again, it’s not going to be anything crazy, and the number amount of goals I’m making this year is few. I’m focusing on thriving, not exhausting myself. I have the tools, I have the knowledge, and now it is up to me thrive, to become, to build myself up. And I’m ready for it. I’m ready to make this year my year. I turn 30 in August, and man, I have to say, even though it may sound weird, I’m excited to enter my 30’s. I’ve heard so many people say that while their 20’s were special and fun, there is something amazing about your 30’s as you enjoy your life and all that you’ve built so far. And so I can’t wait.
Here’s to goals, to new beginnings, to thriving.
