~ 2017 Word of the Year ~

It has taken me three and a half months to finally come up with some goals that I want to accomplish this year. I was feeling really uninspired and unmotivated at the beginning of the year. Our family had run into some difficult times, and I was drained. I would have completely failed at any goal I set during that time. 

Now that I have had plenty of time to think with a clear mind, I am ready to set some goals!

But first. . . . .

Has anyone heard of this thing called word of the year?

It is one word that you spend the year trying to live. My goals and the choices I make will (most likely) be revolving around this word.

My word for 2017 is

This means I want to eliminate all the extra stuff in my life that I feel is weighing me down, and keeping me from reaching my true potential. 

so what do I want to eliminate? 

here they are : 

clutter

debt

distractions

stress/worry

negativity

time wasting

baby weight

junk food and

unnecessary purchases

Clutter - we have moved a lot since being married and every time we are packing and unpacking I always say the same thing, why do we have so much stuff. We literally have boxes full of stuff that has moved from house to house but never unpacked. Get rid of it!!! I started in my living room just decluttering (is that a word? Oh well) the things in their that I felt I didn't need or didn't need to be in that room. Let me tell you it felt amazing! My living room looks clean and clutter free and I feel good when I go in there. It is also very contagious, and I am now moving on to other rooms in my house. It is really surprising how much stuff we have that we just don't use or need. 

Debt - I think this one is pretty obvious. I am tired of owing this car company and this credit card company money. I want it gone! I understand this may not happen in 2017, but I want to see a good decrease in the amounts we owe. 

Distractions - What things are keeping me from being a better wife, mother, daughter of God?

It may be social media, TV, sleeping in etc. I want to find those things and eliminate the amount of time I spend with that distraction. For example, I am still going to watch TV, I am pretty much obsessed with This Is Us, but if I have the TV on just to have it on then that's a problem. 

Stress/Worry - Honestly, I have no clue how I am going to eliminate this one so if anyone has any tips send them my way.

Negativity - life is too short to have negative people in my life. I dread going on facebook because the post now a days just seem to be people arguing and hating this or that. I DON'T CARE! It is time to clean up friends lists, and get rid of any negative thoughts and feelings I have towards other people and myself. 

Procrastination - If you are like me you leave everything to the last minute. I am tired of this and want to be a more productive person. Get things done sooner so I don't have to worry about it later. Hey ok this is one way I can eliminate stress/worry.

Baby Weight - When I was pregnant with Hannah my doctor told me to put on weight. He then told me once I had her I would bounce back pretty instantly, and he wasn't wrong. Then thirty hit and two kids within two years and that baby weight isn't moving. It is actually really sad to not like the way I look. I am going to start walking/exercising and eating better.

Junk Food - This pretty much goes with baby weight. I would love to feel better, have more energy, and see the pounds fall off. I don't think I eat terribly bad at the moment, but know I can do better. 

Unnecessary Purchases - Do you ever go to target for a couple necessities and leave with a cart full of things you didn't need? Yep me too. I want to be more deliberate with my purchases and only buy things that I absolutely need and love. 

I strongly feel that if I can eliminate these things that weigh me down and aren't bringing value to my life, then I will be in a much better place come 2018

and that is it!

If you made it to the end congrats : )

What are some of your goals for 2017?