Looking back at 2011

So I have been trying to think of more things to add to my goals list and I am up to 20. Thinking of all my goals for 2012 has helped me realize all that I accomplished in 2011. Thanks to the good Lord, I made a lot of positive changes last year. The biggest and best is that my relationship with my Savior grew and flourished. I joined the Acts study at my church and have learned so much about the birth of the Church. Its been inspiring and really helps me to understand my Catholic faith better. I also have a more regular prayer life and I try to spend at least 15-20 minutes each day enhancing my faith in some way. I have read some terrific books this year but I think I will save that for another post.

I started a regular workout schedule that I am pleased to say, I have kept up for a whole year. I usually only get about 30 minutes but its better than nothing. I mainly run on the eliptical and watch shows or movies I don't usually get to see. Its a great incentive.

Most of my accomplishments focus around doing things more regularly. Eating better, playing with my kids, cleaning, cuddling with my husband. Before last year I was trying to do everything perfectly. Now I know its better to do a little bit of a lot things then perfecting them all. I have a lot I want to do but I can't get it all done in one day. In the new year, I will still be bringing that one to God.

Here is a list of other things I accomplished in 2012:

1. Implemented a cleaning schedule.
2. Created a weekly meal plan that is coordinated with my grocery list.
3. Started using coupons more effectively.
4. Created a budget but still trying to stay within it.
5. Started using NFP with my husband (about time, huh?).
6. Became a blog addict. (Not sure if that is really a good thing or not).
7. Planted my first garden and actually ate food from it.
8. Started date night with my husband.
9. Tried to live by the thought that less is more.
10. Cooked a lot of great, healthy recipes.

I am sure I am forgetting some but so many of us dwell on what we want to change for the new year that we can get caught in the negatives. Its smart to take time to look back and see what God has done in your life or helped you accomplish. Its probably more than you think!