Resolutions are the popular thing to do around this time of year...people resolving to work out, lose weight, quit smoking, etc... Is there a way to be more successful as we enter a new year?
The dictionary defines a resolution as ‘the state or quality of being resolute; firm determination; the act of resolving to do something. A course of action determined or decided upon.’
An intention is defined as ‘an aim that guides an action; an intention signifies a course of action that one proposes to follow; purpose and determination.'
A resolution is something that often we fail to complete. How many of us have made a new year's resolution that we failed to complete before 90, 60, or even 30 days? I have made resolutions for many years and typically failed to complete them - in fact, I cannot recall even one resolution I have successfully integrated into my life.
An intention is something that you are choosing for your life that will guide your actions. Intentions guide your behaviors as you navigate toward your goals.
A resolution might be "I resolve to work out more in 2013."
An intention might be "I intend to make healthier choices in 2013."
As a part of your intention of making healthier choices you may determine that adding a work out routine to your life would be beneficial. But you might also determine that eating fewer desserts. An intention will guide the choices you make.
So an intention is not as "all or nothing" as a resolution - there is not measurement by pass or fail. An intention can be measured by each choice you make in a day - and let's face it we make hundreds of choices each day.
My challenge to you is to abandon resolutions and make a list of your intentions for 2013 and let those intentions guide all your life choices!
Happy New Year!
Saturday, December 29, 2012
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Wisdom Wednesday
"The best thing about the future is that is comes only one day at a time."
~Abraham Lincoln
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Wisdom Wednesday
"Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas."
~Peg Bracken
Monday, December 17, 2012
Best Kept Secret
My sister shared with me what I consider to be a Christmas secret that is one of the best kept secrets in this day and age.
Parents should make sure to visit the Portable North Pole today! As a result of this free site, my sons were able to receive a video message straight from the star gift giver - Santa Claus!
As the song goes:
Through the Portable North Pole site, you can give your permission to Santa and he will contact your child.
I encourage you to do this before Santa makes his flight next week!
Happy Holidays!
Parents should make sure to visit the Portable North Pole today! As a result of this free site, my sons were able to receive a video message straight from the star gift giver - Santa Claus!
As the song goes:
You better not pout, you better not cry, you better watch out I'm telling you why - Santa Claus is coming to town!
He sees you when you're sleeping, he knows when you're awake, he knows if you've been bad or good, so be good for goodness sake!
Through the Portable North Pole site, you can give your permission to Santa and he will contact your child.
I encourage you to do this before Santa makes his flight next week!
Happy Holidays!
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Wisdom Wednesday
"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on."
~Thomas Jefferson
As a parent, sometimes we feel as though we are just going to lose it! Work is demanding, the children are demanding - life in general is demanding!
But just as we are teetering on the edge - we find a way to hang on and keep plugging along. Celebrate yourself and your ability to keep hanging onto your rope!
Sunday, December 9, 2012
On the Other Hind
My eldest son and I recently took an exciting trip - to the toddler underwear department.
It was an exciting milestone for him, a step from toddler to preschooler! As we looked at the vast selection of character themed underwear, we selected a couple of packages of his favorite heroes.
When we arrived home mission one was to wear a pair of our big boy undies. He selected a pair to put on. Much to his disappointment, all of the printed pictures were on his bottom. He could not see what was on his butt!
Our solution was to wear them backwards. But why would toddler underwear makers put the characters on the backside of the undergarments?
I am not suggesting our method of wearing the backwards is a plausible solution for everyone but if your potty trainer finds it more comforting to see his/her selected characters you may want to give it a try.
It was an exciting milestone for him, a step from toddler to preschooler! As we looked at the vast selection of character themed underwear, we selected a couple of packages of his favorite heroes.
When we arrived home mission one was to wear a pair of our big boy undies. He selected a pair to put on. Much to his disappointment, all of the printed pictures were on his bottom. He could not see what was on his butt!
Our solution was to wear them backwards. But why would toddler underwear makers put the characters on the backside of the undergarments?
I am not suggesting our method of wearing the backwards is a plausible solution for everyone but if your potty trainer finds it more comforting to see his/her selected characters you may want to give it a try.
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Wisdom Wednesday
"All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles have strengthened ... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you."
~Walt Disney
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