Resolve to Make Resolutions

Last year, I didn't make resolutions.  Maybe I figured getting married was big enough that I didn't need to make resolutions.  Maybe I was afraid I'd let myself down.  Maybe I was just feeling too lethargic to make any resolutions.  Whatever the case, I resolved not to make any last year.

Now I realize that wasn't such a good idea. I have no measuring stick for 2009.  Getting married was a big accomplishment, and our marriage counselor had us set some goals before we married, but other than that I have nothing to gauge what I did this year. Lately, many of mine and Angel's conversations have started with, "I'm frustrated becuase..." or "I wish that..." or "Why didn't we....." or "We need to......."

So, for 2010, we're making two sets of resolutions: one as a couple and one as individuals.  We're writing down all our goals and ranking them.  Then we'll decide which ones are most important, and we'll write down how and when we're going to accomplish them.  We're sharing our individual resolutions with each other so we can encourage and challenge one another to meet those goals. I'll also share a few of our resolutions on our blog so our friends can help us be accountable too.

This is the first time I can remember being excited about making resolutions.  It's not the same old "get in shape, spend more time praying, get the house organized" recycled resolutions I used to make. These will be specific, achievable goals that will make us better as individuals and stronger as a couple.  That should make anyone excited!

If you haven't made resolutions in the past, give it a try for 2010. I bet you'll like it.