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Welcoming Change

Some people call them resolutions. I call them goals.  Goals you set for yourself can only be achieved if you truly let your mind open wide and have the will to strive towards them.  This year, I'm done making resolutions that I know in my heart and soul are not entirely what I want to strive towards.  Insignificant things such as losing ten pounds (for example) would be great, but I know that is definitely not one of my top priorities and therefore know I wouldn't dedicate my mind to accomplishing it.  That is a nice resolution to think about, but this year, it doesn't classify as a goal.

My goals are pretty basic, but will take a lot of drive and determination to see to the end.  I can already feel that this is going to be a good year... a year of change for the better... but actions will speak louder than text written on a blog.

My number one goal this year is to overcome fear and anxiety.  I have been crippled by panic for a long time and have had enough.  I will conquer it, because I have to.

My second goal is to see this blog and my shop grow tenfold.  Hard work will pay off.  I will take this as far as I want it to go.  Every day I will work on making that happen, because this is what I want and this is the place I'm meant to be right now.

Thirdly, I will hold onto love. I will get married. I will stop worrying about all of the little details and just do it... because in the end, the details are the things that matter the least.  This is my love.


Lastly, I will recognize more often that this life is mine, and there is so much more of it to explore.  I will open my mind to new places and ideas the best I can. I will welcome new ideas and try to understand other ways of life.

What better kind of goals can one set than goals for self growth?

What will you be striving towards this year?






14 comments:

  1. I wish you lots and lots of luck! These sound challenging and yet so totally do-able. YOU CAN DO IT!!!

    I have big goals and small ones. I have silly goals and serious ones. I have some that will make my life and myself better (such as remodeling our room into a place we love being in, losing weight and getting HEALTHIER.) I have some for entertainment (such as date days with my love and reading a certain amount of stories) and so much more.

    I'm fairly a good goal keeper, so I am excited for my 12 for 12 and everything else I set my mind to!!!

    Happy New Year! Sorry for the long comment! <3

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  2. This was lovely post. :)

    I haven't really made any "resolutions" but I do relate to all the things you said.

    Happy new year,

    xx Satu
    Indie by Heart

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  3. Hope that you reach all of your goals this year!!!

    xoxo, lindsey |
    http://bowsandarrowblog.blogspot.com

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  4. just discovered your blog via much love, illy. I love your attitude toward your goals this year and you have no idea how much I can relate to suffering from anxiety. It really is the worst, but I think with enough hard work we can overcome it :)

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  5. oh i can totally relate to your first goal. however i did not think of it earlier tho, now you have reminded to over come fear. thank you!

    good luck and happy new year!!

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  6. I feel exactly the same way about goals vs. resolutions. Good luck with all of yours!!

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  7. Happy new year ! I like your post so much, I am also an anxious person and sometimes I realize I am missing something cause of my personal fears ! I wish you all the best for this new year and I am a new follower on google friend connect <3 Kisses

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  8. i call them goals too! and since resolutions have garnered this silly vibe, i like having goals because it seems more serious!

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  9. hey Dana, thanks for signaling some sort of "up periscope" metaphoric alarm to blast me out of oblivion. it's been like i'm living under a boulder and i haven't visited in a while. glad to come here today and i wanted to thank you for your visits and really kind comments. i can imagine how busy you are and really appreciate the time you take to come by!!!

    now this post resonates deeply on many levels for me. you're such a stellar writer and make a profound message easy follow. i didn't know anxiety was something you were battling but i wish you triumph this upcoming year to abolish those trepidation's. hold on to all those goals, i know you'll reflect on them next year and see how far yet again you've come. many blessings, to you and your darling man!!!!! xo ♥

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  10. I have to agree with you on the anxiety, sometimes i just panic about everything so much that i can't really enjoy life. I am really going to work on that too.

    xoxo
    Petchie
    http://itsallofthelittlethings.blogspot.com/

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  11. yes, you definitely should marry that cute guy in the picture. :)

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  12. this is so beautiful girl! and i love that you are opening yourself up to love and marriage. it's honestly the best! and i know that your shop and blog will grow immensely! can't wait to watch it all happen!
    xo TJ

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  13. Awesome post. I've been calling them "goals" as well because resolutions tend to be so fake and so easily disregarded. HAPPY NEW YEAR, Wonderforest girl! :)

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  14. Lovely post - all the best for 2012!

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