It’s been three weeks since we posted our New Year’s Resolutions. As January ends (finally), here’s how it’s been going so far.

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Grace and adaptation: I should be clear. I can adapt, just not well. I have zero chill when something changes outside of my control, or it takes me a moment to accept that I can’t do a thing about it. This month has already challenged this goal. Snow days and extremely cold weather dropped in the middle of my routine. Scheduled date nights have been postponed because our favorite babysitter is moving. But so far, I’m managing to acknowledge my emotions, communicate them, and implement a growth mindset to the situation. 
Yes, I’m disappointed things didn’t go as planned, but it’s okay.
There’s a reason for the change. There’s always next time.  
Until then, look for the positives in the situation. 
Daily journaling seems to help tame my feelings and though it isn’t perfect, it’s progress. 

Staying in the moment: I had no clue that being present can be so tiring. lol. Because of this, I also didn’t realize how much I relied on my phone as a comfort blanket. For example, a thought would come into my head and I’d reach for my phone to look it up, going down the rabbit hole of additional thoughts and more “research”. Without it, I notice that these ideas would just vanish as the conversation continued or when my kids switch topics. I don’t know if it’s a good or bad thing, but I do enjoy the moments I’m having.

Baby steps: My 30-day decluttering challenge is almost complete and I’m proud. The house feels more like a home; clean, organized, and easier to keep tidy compared to before. This achievement proves that this Baby Steps method works for me and I can develop new habits after all. Next month’s challenge is self-care. Shouldn’t be too hard, right?

Going to bed early: I never thought I’d see the day that I would achieve this goal and turn it into a habit. That also means limiting caffeine intake, resisting afternoon naps, and maintaining a balanced schedule. I have more energy, more patience for my kids, and I’m getting a lot more done off my to-do list. I feel myself getting sleepy around 10pm instead of midnight, so that’s a good thing in and of itself. 

Move with intent: I thought this would be an easy one to accomplish; it’s not. I’m not trying to schedule every waking moment, but rather, to be mindful of my time. I would catch myself wasting 30 minutes here and there to scroll social media or watch TV. While that shouldn’t be a problem and perhaps I needed a moment of disassociation, it felt mindless and wasted time. If I’m going to rest, I should at least be intentional about it.