It's a New Decade!

Happy New Year and Happy New Decade! I generally don't get pumped about the new year but am feeling a little nostalgic today mixed with optimism.

Years ago, I started living by the notion that every minute of every day is an opportunity to reset. I don't always do it but I try really hard. Life is less stressful when you aren't carrying around a bunch of anger, resentment or whatever has your feathers ruffled. We are working to instill the same thought process with the boys. Again, it isn't always perfect but we continue to try.

I do love that so many folks out there take this as an opportunity to set goals for themselves. I have found over the years that many people just need that reset "button" and January 1 is a great option.

The last 10 years have been quite the adventure for us. We started the decade with a baby and now we have a 10 year old who is dangerously close to being taller than me. We welcomed the tornado otherwise known as Karson in to our lives and we moved to our current home. We welcomed new pets to the family and lost some of the best fur babies that I've ever had. There have been job changes for me and Jason has continued to organize the best event in town while making it better each year.

So here we are...2020.

In 10 more years, if we are lucky, we'll have a kid in college (or working - whatever he chooses) and another who'll be learning to drive. Our priorities and schedules and life in general will continue to change every day, month and year ahead of us. No doubt there will be plenty of tears but if the last 10 years is an indication, there will also be plenty of laughter, hugs and love.

For the next year and beyond, my plan is to focus on myself. I haven't focused on my running/fitness as much in the last 5 years and it's time to put some effort in to it. I have goals (nope - not sharing) and am looking forward to challenging myself.

I'm going to keep learning. Continually working on my professional skills and maybe even back in the health/wellness arena. I enjoyed that for so many years but haven't coached or taught classes in years because of the schedule.

I am ready to get scale back on stuff. We have too much. We've accumulated things over the years and it's time to part with a good bit of it. We are blessed to be able to afford our stuffed closets and full storage areas but the items we aren't using could be a blessing to someone else.

Lastly, I want us to travel more. I want all of us to have adventures that we'll remember forever.

Whatever it is that you're planning for the year ahead, I hope it's an amazing year. And if you fall off track, you can always get back on it. Just remember that every minute, day, week or month is an opportunity for a reset. Some resets aren't instantaneous but small steps can make a big difference.

Cheers to 2020!