Life is Good...

…and it’s going to get better in 2023. Last year I was busier than ever with design work, we were able to spend lots of extra time with Keith off work, and I got off social media for awhile to enjoy every moment in real time.

I love the fresh start feeling I get after the New Year. My mind goes in to overdrive thinking of what new goals to have, how can I do more, reach higher, eat more vegetables, etc.???

In the past month my husband and I have spent lots of time dreaming, honing in on what is important to us as a family and how to make sure we build a life that revolves around that first and foremost. I love the dreaming phase, we both do I think. Our conversations are all over the place… like have my own design business (check), open up an ice cream shop, travel the country in an RV, etc. And in my 30’s I’m just realizing this is what it means to look forward into the new year, with excitement, not expectations or goals of what you should be doing, or how you can be a better you. This year I’m going to do all the things I love and build my life around that, not build myself around what I think I’m supposed to be.

Things that are inherently me: Wife, Mama, dreamer, love to try new thinger, active outsider, and not great at just winging it’er.

So this year I came up with a list (I love lists!), not a list of goals, or expectations. But a list to work from to make sure I don’t lose sight of me this year. So I’m not stressed, not reaching, not saying yes to all the things every time.

2023

  • kids activities (crafts, school, hands on) they love it and so do I!

  • have concrete work boundaries

  • creative projects for myself to explore (quilt, paint, embroidery, beading)

  • 10 year anniversary trip, see my brother, family trip

  • simplify meal plans/routine/groceries so I don’t lose my mind every Sunday.

  • enjoy the outdoors!

What do you think? Can you make a goal to be yourself this year? How are you going to fully embrace YOU in 2023?