“a life not evaluated is a life not worth living”…. i don’t know who originated that quote, but its one my mentor used a lot. i’ve never forgotten it.
i think evaluating and re-evaluating life is one of the most responsible things we can do. so i think it should be done on a regular basis… unfortunately, the week between Christmas and New Years isn’t really the best time to evaluate life and resolve to change things.
in case you were wondering, that’s why i don’t really like New Years resolutions. New Years is too hectic and too infrequent…
maybe we should initiate New Seasons resolutions - four times a year!
but, don’t get too worked up about this rant - i DO have a New Years resolution.
what’s yours?
Happy New Years,
mandy
7 responses so far ↓
Sarah // December 31, 2007 at 1:34 pm
One of my resolutions is to slow down mentally and really enjoy the time that I have with my kids and husband. I’m very good at multi-tasking in my mind instead of focusing on making my time quality.
lynseleanne // December 31, 2007 at 2:21 pm
one of my resolutions is to stop working when i come home. i am in ministry and at some point i have to draw a line and stop working. Not that working is bad or that sometimes there arent things that have to be done “after hours” but i take that to the max. I obsess about things and cant sleep. i am resolving to stop that.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
theepiphany // December 31, 2007 at 3:22 pm
I hold resolutions at arms length as well but can’t deny that I do make them - even if they’re deep in the back of my mind. I have several listed on my site but one in particular is to spend more time in prayer.
tam // December 31, 2007 at 6:29 pm
I have a daily challenge, each day for myself, and that is too re-prioritizing. I’ve gotten pretty relaxed recently. I’m with you tho on resolutions Mandy! Brent wrote a good one on that topic too today…
Happy New Year!!!
Heidi // December 31, 2007 at 6:51 pm
I’m not a great resolution person either.
Ugh!!!
The biggest change in my life that I need is to learn to “rest” , I’m never at “rest” and I overwork myself and I get tired and sick, But the hard part of this resolution, is not falling into my bed with my quilt.
It’s not feeling guilty about it!!!
Happy New Year!!!
Darla // January 1, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Happy New Year! i think resolutions should just be called reevaluations, and a time to get the priorities sraight… I need a lot of refocusing…
But my resolution is to spend more time digging in the word and not just reading it!
All About Worship // January 6, 2008 at 9:10 pm
I’ve heard of someone who suggests goals for the year instead of resolutions. Also, they suggested starting to work on those in October and finishing them by November. So, I do have some goals for 2008 in all the different aspects of my life: spiritual, family, career, financial, social, etc.