As the New Year approaches, many aspire to set resolutions that inspire personal growth and improvement. Recently, a friend of mine posted her ambitious goals for the year, which included reading 65 books, swimming on Tuesday nights, cooking from every cookbook she owned, and organizing a room in her house each month. As she checked into her gym—where she seems to go multiple times a day—she expressed her determination. I couldn’t help but chuckle.
While I admire her enthusiasm, I’m a mom, and that brings a whole new level of complexity to these challenges. Let’s break down her ambitious list. Reading 65 books sounds grand, but I likely read that many too—just not the titles I’d choose! Instead, I find myself rereading the same handful of children’s books that my son insists on nightly.
Swimming? If you consider my attempts to juggle bath time and a phone that has a mind of its own, I’ve already mastered that—albeit in my bathroom rather than a pool. Cooking from every cookbook? Well, if you count the countless times I’ve made mac and cheese, peanut butter toast, chicken nuggets, and pizza, then I’ve surpassed that goal by a long shot.
And organizing a room each month? That’s a good laugh. I’m just aiming to keep the dining table clear enough to eat dinner! If organizing means cramming everything into a closet before guests arrive, then I’m a pro.
Clearly, my friend’s goals reflect a life without kids, and while I envy her freedom, they just aren’t feasible for my busy life. This led me to think about what resolutions are actually manageable for moms like me. Here are four realistic goals I’ve crafted:
- Take a Shower Every Day: Keeping fresh is essential, but this may require waking up before the kids do. Maybe I’ll settle for every other day; that feels more achievable.
- Dress Up More Often: My husband would appreciate this, but switching from my comfy yoga pants to something more stylish feels daunting. I’ll consider this resolution, perhaps after the holiday feasts settle down.
- Stay Hydrated: Water is crucial for health, but let’s be real—if Jesus turned water into wine, does that count? So, I’ll aim to drink more wine. Cheers!
- Exercise Six Days a Week: Let’s not kid ourselves; this isn’t happening.
In fact, instead of stressing over unattainable resolutions, I think I’ll focus on simply being content with who I am and what I’m doing. After all, I’m doing just fine navigating the wild world of motherhood.
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In summary, finding balance as a mom often means adjusting our expectations and resolutions to fit the reality of our lives. Instead of trying to tackle lofty goals, embracing our current circumstances can lead to greater satisfaction.