The 5-12 Things of STM
January 1st, 2010
So, I procrastinated, but I am going to finish by New Year’s! Here are the other 8 “Things of STM” that I am going to do in 2010:
5 & 6: Water & Caffeine. One I need more of; the other I need less of. 64 oz water and a max of 2 Diet Cokes a day in 2010. Should help me be healthier and sleep better. It’s a win-win.
7: Boundaries. Finding a balance between work, family, extended family, friends, church, etc. I have unfortunately let work take over more of my life than I would like… I need to find a way to come home at a reasonable time and spend more time with my husband and son.
8 & 9: Be Realistic & Say No. Do you ever take on too much? Well, I have a bad habit of doing exactly that. I can’t do everything, be everything… no one can! I want to make a point of taking a step back, thinking about what is most important, and saying no now and again. Good, better, best. Release the guilt! 
10: Mom Saturdays. Saturday is my day to be 100% mom. I sometimes don’t take advantage of it as much as I wish I did. I am going to! I am claiming them as Mom Saturdays.
11: Ask for More Help. I have a hard time asking for help. From my husband, my mom, my coworkers. I like to do things myself and I like to be self-reliant. However, as we have already established, I am not super woman! I have GOT to learn to ask for help more and to accept it more graciously.
12: Personal Discovery. Last, but not certainly not least, I resolve (for my husband and for ME) that I will continue to discover who I am, what I want, and what it all means to me. Nearly 11 years of marriage and you think I would know by now! However, life isn’t easy. Ever. Bends in the road require constant adjustment and… change.
So, these are the 12 Things of STM… my 12 resolutions for 2010. The things I want to change next year to spend more time living.