I don’t believe in resolutions.
We should try to live up to and evaluate our goals and dreams every day, not just when a new year begins. With that said, there are some ways that I need to change my perspective and make my whole being healthier this year, and these are things I need to do every single day, for the rest of my life…not just until I feel like I’ve run the course of a resolution. It’s not easy for me to throw all this out there, but there’s something to be said for accountability…
- I need to fuel my body correctly. No more withholding food because it’s not healthy enough or I don’t think I should eat for a few hours. If my body’s hungry, I’m going to give it food. If it’s not, I won’t. It needs protein, whole grains, veggies and fruits, whenever it wants. There’s nothing wrong with having a few drinks or sweets once in awhile. Life is about balance.
- Exercise is for fun, not punishment. I run to feel good and keep my body happy, not to force it into a state of emaciation.
- I need to think I am beautiful. Not in a self-obsessed way, but a respectful way. I can’t take care of my body if I hate it. I’m not perfect, I’m not a supermodel, and there are things I can’t stand about myself, but my body is healthy, strong, and an incredible instrument in so many ways. I can run, jump, do yoga, stretch, ride horses, sleep, think…and I need to make sure that I take care of myself so that I can continue to do all those things for a long time.
- God is the center of my life. It’s so easy to get distracted in this day and age. Spending a couple hours on the internet after doing homework is way easier than reading the bible or praying. Beyond that, though, I need to live my life in a way that spreads hope and love to others. Our world has far too much hate in it for me to be anything less than hopeful, supportive, and kind to anyone I come across. I’m too blessed not to thank God every second of every day for His grace.
- I can’t take things too seriously. I have a lot on my plate this quarter especially. Senior project is freaking me out, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s ten weeks of work resulting in a thick paper that will get filed away in the library. It may very well help me get a job, or turn into something brilliant, but that’s not for me to worry about. My classes will get done. I will get through, and I’ll enjoy the ride.
- I will have faith. Waiting is difficult, and it’s so easy to get discouraged, but I’ve come too far to sink into complacency and forget the fact that God always provides. My faith is sometimes shaky, sometimes strong, but it’s always there.
