New Year Resolutions

I used to think that I was good at making resolutions.  I liked to think about things I resolved to do in the morning, then during my planning, and then at night.  But then I realized that truthfully, I liked making "lists," not resolutions.  And typically not personal ones.  Because bettering myself is a year-long struggle; there's no reason to pressure myself in just January.

I would like to say that I resolve to take more "me" time.  But I fear it's a resolution that will be broken again and again.  So instead, I resolve to take more "us" time.  That "us" is Karl and me, my friends and me, and my family and me.  I've gotten so steeped in all things revolving around coaching and teaching, I've sacrificed some relationships. Maybe I haven't sacrificed them completely, but I've most definitely let some go or relied on quick catch-ups and hurried notes.

I would like to take the big trip that Karl and I keep alluding to, but we have made no move to actually go.  In fact, the only thing we've done is save, so it's not like our excuse is lack of funds.  But we need this, whether it's just for a week or for two at most.  Lack of time should not be our excuse.

This resolution seems so insignificant, so easily accomplished by just saying "no, I can't today" or "I've got this other thing planned," but for a "yes" woman, I'm already overwhelmed and anxious about the possibility of telling others "no."  But this is a new year.  All I can do is try.