Find Balance

For the month of January, Pure Barre is running a nation-wide campaign called #SetTheBarre, encouraging clients to determine a goal or intention for the year ahead. As the studio manager, I definitely wanted to participate. Each year, I try to find a word for the year ahead. In 2016, my word was a u t h e n t i c i t y. This year, I've chosen b a l a n c e.

I want to actively seek balance in all areas of life, including time, money, and myself.

I want to b a l a n c e my time better. I want to spend less time working and more time cultivating relationships. I want to spend less time watching TV and more time reading. I want to devote time to building my relationship with God. I want to invest quality time in my relationship with Luke. 

I want to b a l a n c e my money better. I want to spend less and save more. I want to buy fewer things and have more experiences. I want to be wise with my money and value my money over my time. Meaning I'd rather spend 30 minutes preparing a meal than $12 picking up lunch for convenience.

I want to b a l a n c e myself better. I want to be more positive than negative. I want to focus on areas of growth and development instead of plateauing into bad habits. I want to find a healthy balance between activity and rest.

I believe that finding balance with change my faith, my relationships, my job, my health, and my happiness.

January 2017 Goals

{ S P I R I T U A L }

December 2016: Go to church every weekend this month. 0/2

January 2017: Find a new daily devotional. 

{ F I N A N C I A L }

December 2016: Get my credit card's outstanding balance under $1,000. 2/2

January 2017: Eat out at lunch no more than once a week.

{ R E L A T I O N A L }

December 2016: Have an Elf-inspired date night while Luke is visiting. 1/2

January 2017: Start listening to one sermon a week and scheduling time to discuss again.

{ S O C I A L }

December 2016: Plan a gathering with friends. 2/2

January 2017: Call three of my long distance friends at least once.

{ M E N T A L }

December 2016: Read before bed 3 nights a week instead of watching TV. 0/2

January 2017: Read before bed 2 nights a week instead of watching TV.

{ P H Y S I C A L }

December 2016: Do 30 minutes of activity (according to my Fitbit) 3 days a week. 0/2

January 2017: Take Pure Barre/Platform 3 days a week.

{ P E R S O N A L }

December 2016: Only get Starbucks twice a week. 0/2

January 2017: Replace my chai and breakfast sandwich from Starbucks with tea and oatmeal from Trader Joe's.

{ P R O F E S S I O N A L }

December 2016: Change my attitude. 2/2

January 2017: Find balance.

December 2016 Goals

{ S P I R I T U A L }

November 2016: Set up a plan for K2 and put together the necessary materials. 2/2

December 2016: Go to church every weekend this month.

{ F I N A N C I A L }

November 2016: Get my credit card's outstanding balance under $1,000. 0/2

December 2016: Get my credit card's outstanding balance under $1,000.

{ R E L A T I O N A L }

November 2016: N/A

December 2016: Have an Elf-inspired date night while Luke is visiting.

{ S O C I A L }

November 2016: Do something nice for a friend. 1/2

December 2016: Plan a gathering with friends.

{ M E N T A L }

November 2016: Finish a book. 2/2

December 2016: Read before bed 3 nights a week instead of watching TV.

{ P H Y S I C A L }

November 2016: Finish the See Your Strong Challenge with 25 points. 0/2

December 2016: Do 30 minutes of activity (according to my Fitbit) 3 days a week.

{ P E R S O N A L }

November 2016: Only get Starbucks once a week. 0/2

December 2016: Only get Starbucks twice a week.

{ P R O F E S S I O N A L }

November 2016: Be at the desk 30 minutes before every class starts. 2/2

December 2016: Change my attitude.