1) Code Orange Revival at Elevation Church
2) Volunteering on prayer team
3) Running my 2nd half marathon in San Diego
4) Taking care of my mom
5) Going on a romantic getaway with my hubby
6) Family beach trip
7) My daughter’s 12th Birthday
8) Leading women’s bible study
9) Building & investing in my coaching business
10) 40 day juice fast
11) Joining Proverbs 31 Online Bible Study Team
12) Having coffee with my girlfriends
Reflecting on these 12 things remind me how very precious time is and how important it is to be selective and intentional with every minute of my day. Over the past month I’ve read several blogs on New Year’s Resolutions about why you should and shouldn’t set them. Personally, I say do what works best for you. I like to set manageable goals throughout the year so I don’t end up putting too much pressure on myself all at once in January. I’m the type of person that gets overwhelmed very easily so I make sure I do everything I can in baby steps.
I want to share with you my little secret for success when I set a goal. The key component to achieving success comes down to one word. Can you guess what it is? It is an action word. The word is Surrender! That’s it, that’s all I need to do in order to achieve my goals. Every single time I set a goal and start with surrendering myself to God, I’m astonished at the success that comes. However, the flip side is there are many times I set out for an achievement and forget the “surrender thing” and I can just about guarantee the lack of success. Now, don’t be fooled about this surrendering to God because it is NOT a one time thing, it’s an all day everyday attitude and way of life. However, once you’ve mastered this attitude and way of life, you are golden my friend.
Please leave a comment today and let me know what things made your 2012 Greater. I would love to hear from you!
Honored to serve as a Women’s Christian Life Coach at www.lindakuhar.com
Linda, thanks for sharing and inspiring me to make a list! These things made my 2012 GREAT:
– Being the cool mom at my daughters birthday party
– Telling my 3 children, every day, that I love them
– Far exceeding my charity goals
– Supporting a new baby and toddler through GAL
– Vacationing and really relaxing with my family on 4 adventures
– Leaving my full-time job to focus on coaching
– Seeing my brother’s family more than any year previously
– Directing my first Christmas Play at church
– Marriage retreat to focus on my fabulous husband and our marriage
– Surprising my best friend at her 40th birthday
– Adding a new pet to our family that filled my daughters dreams
– Being able to tell my parents that I love and appreciate them
Wow Iris! It sounds like you had a beautiful year!! I love reflecting on the gifts God has poured over our lives. When I am thankful that is when I feel most alive 🙂 I pray that 2013 will continue to bring blessings on you & your family.