2022
The New Year is just days away & I’m currently laying in bed, exhausted after these last two weeks. But exhausted in the best way. All of this family time has made my heart sing with joy. I slowed down with work and really just soaked up time with my babies. This year I’ve felt very all over the place with my emotions. From my miscarriage, then pregnancy soon after, my mom’s brain tumor diagnosis and multiple surgeries, growing kiddos who need their mom, and welcoming our sweet Preston…. this year had some of the highest highs and some definite lows. I am thankful for what this year has taught me. I’m so much stronger than I ever thought. I feel more like myself than ever before and I cannot wait for all of the growth, love, and a “fresh start” in the New Year!
I have so much I want to work on this year so I thought it would be fun to share it here 🙂
Sloooooow the freak DOWN (aka establishing a work-life balance).
I am making a conscious effort to slow down and simplify our life. Time is a gift and I want to soak it all up. This means less time on work (I plan on being more intentional with how I work/spend my time) and a lot more down time.
More date nights.
OH how I love a good date night. It helps Sid and I connect and focus on our relationship. We can talk, flirt, chat about our goals and dreams… just the best & I need a lot more of it in 2022.
Mind, body, spirit.
This is the year I really put the effort into taking care of myself. I cannot pour from an empty cup and I definitely learned this is SO TRUE this year. I plan on making time for workouts and taking good care of this body (goodness, I am SO freaking thankful for this body and all the blessings it has brought me. My 4 kids are my world.) Spirit~ I am always growing and learning and all I know is that my personal relationship with my Heavenly Father is strong and I feel him near. I will continue to cultivate that relationship. Mind~ Therapy is healing and has already impacted me immensely. I cannot wait to see and feel the healing and work I will do through therapy.
Do something new and different in my career.
I am still working on what exactly I mean by this but all I know is that I am craving GROWTH. Now, this does NOT mean in numbers (followers, like counts, etc)… it’s actually quite the opposite. I let go of those expectations years ago. I am craving something new and different and my mind is spinning with ideas. And I cannot wait to bring some of them to fruition this year!
Read more books. Make time for self care. Practice gratitude/meditation.
I always revisit my list and make changes, add ideas, etc but I feel really good with this one so far. I’m so excited for this year. I always love to take the time to reflect on the past year and to focus on making positive changes for the new year. I would love to hear what you are focusing on in the new year.
Happy New year, sweet friends! XOXO
At the Slight chance That you wIll see this, i am soo proud of you des, for all that you are and for everytHing that you have made for yourself and your beau family! YoUre doing a great job mama! Xoxox jess!
Jess! YOU are amazing Just love you! Always. I would love to catch up soon!! XOXO