GOALS FOR 2006


 


That time of year again.  I really do put a lot of thought into my goals for the year and really do try to work on these items through out the year.  This year I am basing my goals on a book I am currently reading.  I am not done with the book so I won’t have goals in each area yet, but it is a start.   I am reading Life Management for Busy Woman: Living Out God’s Plan with Passion and Purpose by Elizabeth George.    So my areas to work on are based on her book.


  


Each year I try to have a motto or focus for the year.  Last year I embraced the Flylady Motto, THRIVE in 2005.   And I think I did!   This year my Motto is………..


 


Make Time for What Matters in 2006!


 


SPIRITUAL LIFE


 


But those who wait on the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.  – Isaiah 40:31



This is a new goal area for me this year.  I found I didn’t enjoy group bible study very much, but did want to increase my knowledge of God’s word.   I started the Bible reading plan while on vacation after Christmas.  I have read, Revelations, Genesis and now am working on Job.    It has generated some great conversation with hubby and my oldest son, Josh.  I read things and go “did you know that?”.  


 


The first thing I do each morning is complete my Bible reading for the day.   I actually look forward to it and it only takes about 15 minutes and starts my day off on the right foot.  I also want my children to see me reading the Bible as well as my usual books that I read.    Make time for what Matters!!   I need to reinforce to them that the Word of God matters! 


 


PHYSICAL LIFE  (TAKE CARE OF SELF)


 


…glorify God in your Body… – 1 Corinthians 6:20



  • exercise 3 times a week
  • Take my medications regularly to keep asthma under control. 
  • Get to goal weight and maintain   (10# more to lose for LIFETIME at Weight Watchers!)
  • Track my Points Daily
  • Daily spend 15 minutes doing something for me: Reading, devotionals

“The Best exercise is to exercise discretion at the dining table!”



  • Have a Monthly Craft Evening – Scrapbook at least one page a month. 

 


HOME LIFE


 


MARRIAGE


 


This is my beloved, and this is my friend.  – Song of Solomon 5:16


 


GOAL:  Grow in a Christian marriage and nurture a life-long friendship and build a permanent, rewarding relationship with my husband. 



  • Help my Husband – The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone.  I will make a helper suitable for him.” Genesis 2:18
  • Follow my hubby’s leadershipWives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord.  – Ephesians 5:22
  • Respect my hubbyHowever, each of you also must love his with as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.  – Ephesians 5:33  – Never talk about him & Ask him about things.
  • Love my HubbyThen they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children. – Titus 2:4

This area matters the most to me.   Anyone who knows me, knows I am a bit of a control freak.  I like everything very organized and routine, etc.   My hubby is not like that necessarily.   So it is hard for me to turn over things to him, but that is something I really need to work on and I know it.   I use the scripture verses a lot to remind me of this.  


 


As for the scripture verses, I tend to be very quiet about my faith.  I hold it to be a personal thing, but I find strength in these verses so I wanted to include them here as well.   Maybe you will find strength in these words as well.  


 


CHILDREN


Motherhood is a privilege, and our children our crowning glory. –  (1 Timothy 2:15) 


It is not hard to make a child or a tree grow right if you train them when they’re young, but to make them straighten out after you’ve allowed things to go wrong is not an each matter” – Henry Ward Beecher


Be generous with praise – cautious with criticism.


 JOSH


·       Apply for Financial Aide and College


·       Give him his own bedroom


·       Make Graduation Scrapbook


·       Make Graduation Video


 


ERIK


·       Stay the course


·       Praise and encourage


·       Move Erik into an upstairs bedroom


 


TOMMY


·       Have one on one time with Tommy to teach him. – Wednesday Nights


·       Learn Lower Class Letters


·       One project or activity a week for Mommy and Tommy


 


The best gift you can give a child is to love their father.


 


HOMEMAKING


She watches over the ways of her household.  – Proverbs 31:27


 Every wise woman builds her house but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.  Proverbs 14:1



  • Do my Zones Each month
  • Declutter the basement

I have a pretty good system and handle on this area of my life.  It is just to continue with my routines. 


 


FINANCIAL LIFE  – (FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY)


 Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousnes, and all these things shall be added to you.  – Matthew 6:33



  •  Pay extra towards principle on loans/Debts -EACH MONTH
  • Begin Deferred Compensations account for retirement

 


 


SOCIAL LIFE (FAMILY/FRIENDS)


A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.  – Proverbs 17:17


Do not forsake your own friend. – Proverbs 27:10


·       Send Birthday cards to Family and Friends


·       Write letters to friends.


 


 


MENTAL LIFE


 


 


 


MINISTRY LIFE


 Having then gift differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them.  – Romans 12:6


 


 


 


As you can see my list of goals aren’t done.  But I wanted to share what I have been working on.   I will add to each area as I read the chapters in the Elizabeth George book and reflect on how it relates to my life.  I should be done in a few days. 


 

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  1. I agree with all your goals, this is very extensive, wow! Well thought-out and right on. GL!

    And thank you for the baby food comment–I did Super Baby Food w/EJ, I was the puree queen with ice cube trays full of sweet potato, mango, avocado, banana, etc. And he ate it all! Something happened when I tried to transition him to non-pureed that he just stagnated, even reverted back to depending on the super-smoothness of the jars (maybe it was when I went back to work and switched to more jars). SO I just want to be sure to be more vigilant this time around and not let up, ya know? I agree with you that the autism was a factor, but I still want to be vigilant knowing what I do now…blah blah blah…sorry to monopolize your blog!

    Love your goals, you are going to achieve them, I know it!

  2. Great start with the 2006 goals girl!  You have inspired me to write my goals publicly.  I do an excercise similiar to yours every year, but I have never published them and I hope I can inspire others as you are doing!

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