I’m not a New Year’s Resolution type person because marching into a New Year fills me with more fear than it should. It’s just a day. I shouldn’t overthink it. But I hate rocking the boat. What if 2015 brings bad things. I don’t like bad things.
But there is something contagious in the air this year and I have suddenly become ALL ABOUT resolutions.
I’m not kidding when I tell you in the past week I have made the following statements to my husband:
“This year is all about drinking more water for me! Time to clear up that face!”
“Oh watch out, because I’m talking Salad every. night. Definitely going to make that a staple in our dinners this year!”
“2015 is going to see me in the kitchen! I definitely need to make home cooked meals more of a priority.”
“I am so tired of slacking on household duties. I’m going to organize this closet right now and it’s going to be the start of a cleaner home around here!”
“I would really love to focus on my YouTube channel more this year with more consistent video uploads. I like my Friday drink videos, but I’m thinking how about a “Throwback Thursday” series? Then my Vlogging Workshop Wednesdays and perhaps save Mondays for sponsored content, YouTube Tags, and free days. Tuesday will be a good day to have off.”
“No more dilly dallying at the computer for me. I need to work for an hour and then do something active before sitting down to work for another hour. Definitely need to be taking more walks and moving a bit more. I want to lose 10 pounds this year!”
“This is your year Pat! New Year, new YOU! I’m going to be a really good wife to you!!!”
(Followed by an insult within an hour and he totally called me out on it.)
Let me be clear that I’m operating with the same number of hours in a day that I operated with last year.
You know…2014.
The year of me feeling “spread too thin”.
I have the same number of jobs requiring the same amount of attention, the same number of kids, the same home business…but somehow 2015 is the year I magically turn into a superhero and do all the things.
How long until my Caffeine Triggered New Year Manic Mode crashes and burns?
I’m not crazy enough to take on the Whole30 life change though. I have to draw the line somewhere.
Marcy says
It’s funny to see them collected all in one place. You do, though, seem to have an endless amount of energy! I know you’ll be able to tackle a lot :)
Mama Kat says
I definitely checked myself midweek and was all, “Wow…I’ve made a lot of sweeping and unrealistic resolutions this year. Hmph. We’ll see!” I do have a tendency to take on more than I can chew and then just “figure it out later.”
Karen and Gerard says
That is a very aggressive plan you have here–good luck with that!
Mama Kat says
Yes…maybe aggressive should be my Word Of The Year. ;)
mel bee says
what?! if i was able to accomplish and stick with ONE of the things you listed, I would feel like a superhero….but i have been caffeine free for over two years now so maybe that’s my problem!
Mama Kat says
Coffee is non negotiable for me….I definitely depend on it to jump start my day. I’ll save losing that addiction for a future New Year Resolution. ;)
Moni says
You can totally do all this! Although I do wonder what it is about every New Year that makes us really believe it’s going to be SO different lol. Still, so much can happen in a year!
Mama Kat says
Well I’m going to try! So far so good. :)
Andrea says
I think making lists about all the things we want to do better this year should be a viable stand in for actually doing all of those things. Didn’t someone say once that it’s the thought that counts?
Mama Kat says
Totally…if I can just get a kudos for recognizing there is room for improvement, perfect!