The new year is really in full effect now! What have you done to plan and prepare for all that lies ahead in 2015? What is your vision for 2015 and how do you plan to get there? What goals have you set for you and your family? I know, I know, so many questions!
Thinking about the new year gives us the opportunity for a new start. Sometimes we use the new year as an opportunity for a clean slate, so to speak. Which means that we may tend to scrap all those good things that were working on last year. Please don’t forget about those things. You can incorporate those things into your 2015 plan. So pump your brakes and don’t throw it all away because a new year has started. Think about some of the things that you want to see different in your life. Were some of those things a work in progress last year as well? If so, keep doing those things in 2015!
Health is normally a big ticket focus for the creation of “resolutions.” Have your resolutions been the same in years past? If so, it may be time to take a different approach. Get others involved who have the same or similar goals. When thinking about healthy lifestyle changes and choices it may be a good idea to make it a family affair. If you want to eat healthier, involve your family in meal planning, grocery shopping, and meal preparation. This is a great opportunity for family bonding! Commitment and accountability are core elements to achieving your goals and fulfilling your “resolutions.” Let’s make the commitment to becoming a better version of ourselves this year! Let this be the best year yet for you and your family!
CHALLENGE: As a family share your vision and goals with one another. These can be done over dinner or at a “family meeting.” Brainstorm and discuss strategies for supporting one another in achieving those goals. Share one of the strategies you developed.
Resources: The new year sometimes brings with it a desire to know why you’re here on earth and what you’re called to do. A great resource to help you discover your purpose is Rick Warren’s book, Purpose Driven Life. This 40 day journey can be done with a spouse, friend, your teenager, or your entire family. Make this life changing journey a family affair! http://purposedriven.com/books/pdlbook/#purpose
Dr. Shameika Moment, Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
I am an educator, parent advisor, tutor, business owner, and aspiring author. I have taught students in K-12, inside the classroom and in the community from general education to social skills development. I have a passion for helping parents connect with, learn from, and support their children’s academic success and learning. This blog is one of many ventures to provide support for parents as they navigate the course of raising children as a daily responsibility.
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