1. I would be calmer and more mindful. I would be more present.

2. Start each morning with some breathing exercises to set my intentions. Ensure that at least once during the day, I pause and inhale and exhale for 4 minutes. Take time each evening to reflect and feel my breath and meditate.

3. I would be healthier and able to handle both joy and suffering. I would be more at peace and rested.

I practice continuously to bring myself back into the moment.

The goal is to keep reminding myself to stay in the here and now. We can't live in the future or change the past, the present is the only time we have to actually live/be.

Mindfulness creates focus and appreciation for the now.

1. This year you will find me "doing something." I will be moving and putting in the effort to make changes personally, health-wise and at work.

2. Move at least 6,000 steps each day. Make plans to do things I enjoy, and then carry them out. Put in the effort to plan to eat for nourishment: "Fail to plan, plan to fail."

3. I will have a successful year. "Action is the foundational key to all success." -Pablo Piccasso

1. I would be less flustered. 

2.  Prepare my lunch and my wardrobe the night before, finish preparations for lessons the day before.  Answer emails and put things in their place immediately.

3. I will laugh/smile more.  I will have a tidier classroom/house.

I am a list-writer, a goal -oriented girl, and a person who loves to have adventures. When I was young, I seriously wanted to be just like "Indiana Jones" when I grew up. I am finding myself losing some of the fulfillment I used to feel when reaching goals or completing lists. Also, after losing my Dad unexpectedly last year....I have realized how you really have to make the most of all your moments. SO, although all my resolutions and goals will still revolve around being a better mom, healthier adult, and wonderful teacher , friend, daughter, etc....I will add adventure into these! :)

. I will go new places with the kids and even without! I will explore new parts of Mt . Lemmon, find other hiking spots to go, explore, , run different routes, try new restaurants, etc. !! I will try new sports, new activities, and just "change things up" and really enjoy all that is out there!

I will feel happier, younger, like I am really "living", and have lots of cool new stories for the kids and I to laugh about. ( as well as pictures for our photo album!)

1. Focus completely on the person talking to me.

2. Listen to everything they have to say before trying to interpret what they are saying.

3. Acknowledge that I heard them but not necessarily add a story.

Fewer times asking people to repeat themselves.

If I were to live this word every day, my life would be more centered and less chaotic.

1. Touch paper only once

2. Do not bring anything into my life without getting rid of something first

3.  Stop taking on other people's "stuff."

My environment, physical and mental, will be less cluttered.

1.  I would be open to my new potential:  what can be; what can be done; what can happen.

2.  Explore new places and new activities.  Learn new skills.  Make plans and set intentions.

3.  RETIREMENT!!

1. If I were to live this word every day, my life would be richer, deeper, more solid, grounded.

2. To embrace this word more fully, I would take extra steps beyond what seems "enough." I will foster and give attention to the people and things that really give me joy and let go of the things that I do "just because," that take up precious time.

3. The proof at the end of the year may not be visible to others as my goal is to have the joyful things go deeper and expand on a personal level - for a sense of fulfillment and wholeness.

Serene

1. I would be calmer, more composed and peaceful.

2. As I focus on those benefits, I will be more
   motivated to master this state.

   All stress comes from the thoughts in my mind.
   Therefore the thoughts of my mind can release stress right now. Whenever I
   realize that I feel stress, I will immediately flow to a calmer mental place.

   I will mentally prepare myself for challenges.
   Whenever I think of a challenging situation, I will mentally picture myself
   handling the challenge calmly and serenely. Every time I practice in my mind,
   this will become more and more my actual reality.

3. I will have internal and external clarity. I will feel at peace even amongst the sea of pressure – transforming that
   pressure to a curious observation and excitement.

1. I would have a set of habits.

2.Discipline people

Discipline thoughts

Discipline actions

3.For every discipline effort there is a multiple reward, and most anything is possible.

1. I would be happy with who I am And what I do, and I can do anything I want being happy. 

2. Think happy thoughts and put a smile on your face so that positive opportunities can find you.

3. One of  the best feeling in the world is knowing that someone is happy because of you.

1. It will provide a positive energy and strength for my soul.

2. I will convert energy to action to help me accomplish set up goal.

3. Avoid distractions and stay focus.

1. I will find joy in even the smallest things in life.

2. I will stop and think about the things that brought me joy each day, focus on doing things that bring me joy, and share my joys about other people with them.

3. You will see me smiling.

My life would be more peaceful and balanced.

1. When I get emotional about things I will think about the
“Serenity Prayer”

2. I will say “no” more often

3. I will focus on spending my free time wisely and do more
quality things that are important to me.

Personal growth, emotional health and have less but more
meaningful relationships in my life.

" Give but don’t allow yourself to be used. Love but don’t allow your heart to be abused.  Trust but
don’t be naïve.  Listen to
others but don’t lose your own voice. "

1. I will live in the moment and not ruminate on past problems

2. Be mindful, Be with Friends, Be active

3. Feelings of Fulfillment with life and mental health

1. I will enjoy every moment of my day. Pleasant or unpleasant I will try to enjoy the positive in that moment.

2. Enjoy family, friends, and all the moments in my life.

3. Being happier, and realizing how many things in my life  bring me more enjoyment that I thought.

Smooth as silk my life would be, if I could just allow myself to focus on one thing at a time

Deep breath in and slowly exhale out before I make decisions on something that's not of immediate importance

Learning that I can often focus best if I am sitting in the back seat and not always having to drive.

meet people

1.  I would be bolder in making choices and know that I am capable of doing more than I think.

2.  I will take more risks, I will embrace the unknown (without fearing it), and trust that all will be fine.

3. Being happier, not second guessing myself, and knowing that I can do anything I choose. 

1. I would be happier and have a better outlook!

2. Mindfulness, perspective taking, optimism.

3. Being a happier person in general!

Practice patience

Live a life closer to God

More understanding

Hope to end this year a calmer happier. More peace

1. I wouldn't be thinking about what will happen or what has happened I will be in the moment. Making me more connected with the people around me and the environment around me.

2. Meditating, Dancing more, and turning my phone off ;)

3. I won't feel this heaviness anymore of worry and anxiety. I will feel free and light.

1. I would have a positive outlet for stress and a feeling of overwhelmingness.

2. make time for art; fill my positive reminder jar each day; express gratitude.

3.  If I incorporated this word each day, I would be drowning in beautiful images and a feeling of accomplishment!!

1. I would enjoy my day more and have more stress relief.

2. I will color when I get home. I will create more paintings. I will draw more often.

3. My proof would be my coloring booklet filled in and my home beautifully decorated with my work.

 1. I can think of health in terms of   body and mind.  How are my daily decisions beneficially affecting my body and mind?

2. Keeping in mind how making salubrious choices can benefit me:

physically (exercise)

mentally (good thoughts/mantras)

spiritually (meditation time)

3. Greater inner peace... within myself and in my daily practice - not judging all aspects of  myself as being good/bad.

something new/something done long ago

need

self  community  home  work

1. I would feel at peace throughout the day.

2. Being kind and gracious to others even in difficult situations. Always saying thinks in a kind way. Remembering to thank others for all things.

3. Feelings of peace!

Strong, confident, brave, resilient!

Run, advocate, be. Reflection.

I want to remember the child like spirit when a new day  is the  most exciting thing you can think of!

To work on goals/tasks that have been forgotten/pushed aside and truly enjoy the process!

Love well

Know God more deeply

Take time for myself

I am at the crossroad of many changes in my life and am accustomed to juggling and attacking items 'due yesterday'. I  re-position my priorities which lessons personal satisfaction.  My new habits will be to stay the course! Let it be ok for 'new fires' to  wait their turn!  Share the sunset with no thought of time and greet each sunrise with grateful greatness!  

1. If I lived with an energetic frame of mind, I know it would be easier for me to complete tasks. I would also be more supportive and less down.

2. More sleep, an exercise routine, and eating well.

3. Proof would be a healthier me, as well as more focused work that I completed last year.

1. I would be cognizant of the patience and time it takes to see my students learn to their full potential.

2. Run daily, take note of reflections, vocalize the intentions of learning to students and myself daily.

3. Smiles on faces.

So many changes going on in my life and around me...I want to realize "change" is not a negative,but a continual part of growth.

Breathe,embrace and take time to process.

To acknowledge and recoginize situations and happenings without the feelings of, " I have to FIX it",that would truly bring peace to my being.

1. I am so used to taking care of everyone else that I often don't take care of myself. I have realized (the hard way!) that if I don't keep myself healthy, I'm no good to anyone. I would be better able to enjoy my family, my work, and even waking up in the morning! :)

2. Go to the doctor regularly (that's been a problem for me in the past!) Listen to what my body is telling me. Make changes in my lifestyle that will allow me to better take care of myself.

3. I will see a change in my appearance and my spirit, and I will be more ready to tackle life's challenges!

1.Take the time to rejoice in the little things that so often get skipped over, that  mean so much to my students, family, and friends.

2. Rejoice in God's faithfulness and all He has done for us as a family.

3. Thankfulness, hope, joy, cherishing time with family and friends