It is said that the key to making real change in your life starts with a goal. One must also include the act of writing that goal down with a plan, along with continued documentation of ones progress.....Sounds great for those with such commitment, but that's just not me.
Instead, every day--or as needed as my children grow--I set goals for myself as they arise. Reasonable, attainable goals, that don't leave me feeling like a failure. One day I may be struggling with my 4-year old (going on 14) and her strong will, so that day I focus on how to communicate with her without heightened emotions. Immediate results are satisfying, encouraging and healthier for us. And if I was unsuccessful, I find a new tactic and work hard to make it a habit, not just a "resolution" that may fizzle after a few months.
I'm sure all of us--at one point in our lives, or maybe currently--are aiming to just survive the day, so resolutions are far from our minds. I know come April when my little one arrives, I will be elated to simply accomplish #1 on the following list...
