I Think I Finally Got It...

Each year I sit down and write out my New Year's Resolutions. This year for some reason has been quite difficult. I have pulled out my 2010 and my 2011 resolutions, but nothing has hit the sparks and have made me really want to run to start my new resolutions...

Well, my friend got me looking at Pinterest and I saw the cutest "ABC" chart. Isn't it so cute?

I absolutely love it. 

Then I remembered Pres. Monson's talk from the January Enisgn..."Living the Abundant Life". How fun would it be to not only do 26 goals in one year but to alphabetize them?! Lol. I know, 26 is going pretty dang big, BUT...this is where it gets fun. Each month I will do 2-3 (even though I want to do them all right now...I know that's not possible). After I have a month to master 2-3 goals, I can add on 2 or so more and pretty much be amazing at the end of the year...if the world doesn't end before then. 

I think Pres. Monson will be happy that I'll start January off with his three: 

A: Attitude- "So much in life depends on our attitude. The way we choose to see things and respond to others makes all the difference. To do the best we can and then to choose to be happy about our circumstances, whatever they may be, can bring peace and contentment." -Pres. Monson.

B: Believe in Myself- in those around you, and in eternal principles.Be honest with myself, with others, and with my Heavenly Father.

C: Courage-Courage is required to make an initial thrust toward one’s coveted goal, but even greater courage is called for when one stumbles and must make a second effort to achieve.Have the determination to make the effort, the single-mindedness to work toward a worthy goal, and the courage not only to face the challenges that inevitably come but also to make a second effort, should such be required. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says, “I’ll try again tomorrow.”

I have never let my resolutions be public before, and maybe no one will even read them, but knowing the are publicized will hold me accountable. If you have any fun ideas for the letters, I have my list started but suggestions are always welcome!