New Goals for 2010

I have never been much of a blogger and I hope that I am able to keep up with one.  I think blogging will be a good way for me to work on my goals for 2010.  God has really been speaking to me about uncluttering my life.  I tend to be someone that doesn't let things go, in more ways that one.  The goals that I have set for this year are to unclutter my home, body, and heart.

I have a tendency to hold on to material possessions--in case I might one day use them.  There are items in my house that I have used in two years, I highly doubt that I am going to need them tomorrow or even remember that they are there.  It's sad to admit, but I have a dozen or so clothing items that still have tags on them.  I have a lot of material possessions that have cluttered my home and this year I am going not only get rid of the clutter, but pay more attention to purchases I make as to not add more clutter.

My body is another area that I need to unclutter.  I have been doing much better at living a more healthy and active lifestyle, but I know that I can do better.  I am going to be much more conscious about what is actually in the food that I eat and am going to continue to strive to eat a balanced diet.  In addition, I am going to pledge to work-out longer and more often.  I always feel so great when I get done and all the excuses about gym hours are gone after joining Anytime Fitness.

Lastly and most importantly, I need to remove the clutter from my heart.  I have a tendency to hold on to past hurts, my own problems, and other peoples problems.  I think the psychologist has made me naturally desire to 'help and solve'.  I have to remember that I can not change the past, solve my own problems, or the problems that others bring to me.  I need to remind myself and others to focus on the One that has the solutions.  I am so blessed to have 2 45-minute drives each day to and from work to soak in the greatness of the One who makes my life worth living.  I so often complain about the drive, but I know that the drive is a deep down a blessing.

I hope to share on this blog about my struggles, triumphs, road-bumps, and roadblocks in my pursuit to unclutter my life in 2010.  I guarantee that if you start to remove the clutter that you will live a healthier and happier future.