As this year comes to a close; and we are knocking on December’s door I have already started thinking and planning things I want to accomplish in 2016. For the past 3 years I have been pretty focused on family, and things that were going on with my family. We are in a pretty good place now, and I want to start getting back to Carissa!
I now need to focus on things that I need to accomplish to help myself feel accomplished! Like my goals and aspirations! And what better time to start planning than right now!
In planning for the new year; I have a couple of things that I have to knock off my list right away…
Vision Board
My Vision Board for 2016! Last time I did a vision board was 2014 and let me tell you so many things came true off that board, even down to the “piggy bank” that I posted a picture of to show I wanted to save money. Now I did pretty good at one time with saving but now I need to get back to that point. I also had twins on my vision board!
I didn’t do a vision board this year, coming into the new year I had so much on my mind that I couldn’t really focus on anything! Darrick and I did a Vision List…it was created in July, and it runs through the end of the year. We have been praying none stop on things that we want to accomplish as a family, but next year I am putting pictures with it.
My plan is to have this done prior to the new year! I know a few people having vision board parties, so Im not sure if I want to do it myself or if I want to attend one of the parties to get it done.
Exchanging of Duties…
Since Darrick and I have been together, well once we knew we were getting married. There were different things that each of us handled. For years one of the big things that he handled was the budget, since we was good with the numbers and strategizing he would take care of that and I would take care of the paying of the bills. Well in talking we knew we needed change something up and maybe we will get a different outcome…so now I am going to handle the budget.
We are a team, in every sense of the word and if one way of doing something isn’t getting the results you need then its time to change it up a bit. And its something we both are cool with, I have some planner pages that can go in my planner to help me become better organized in this department. My plan is to try those but if not there are literally a billion of templates, tips and ideas that I have found on Pinterest!
This plan started after stumbling upon some YouTube videos that explained how to live a frugal lifestyle without being cheap! I dont like CHEAP, but sign me up for frugal living! And I already know Darrick is down for this cause!!!
Sometimes it’s okay to reevaluate things in your marriage and change the way you do things!
Taking Time for Me…
No matter what I do, I am doing it with my family in mind. That goes for things I do in my personal time too. But the difference is the things I do for “me” will be things I love to do…and I am getting back to doing it slowly! Since I have been pregnant for almost 3 years straight, I have had to add a few items to my wardrobe. Now I didn’t go on a big shopping spree but I did buy a few items to keep me feeling pretty! I mean let’s face it if you don’t feel pretty, then no matter what you are doing you can easily slip into depression or just feel down!
I also took the time to get my hair braided…and I believe that it will stay braided for a while actually! I have to go on a heat fast for my hair because I was starting to lose my curl pattern. So Im going to try different styles…but stay away from the heat.
I also got into “planning”…now I always kept an electronic calendar in my phone and a planner…but I have gotten into planning. I have become a planner addict (check the hashtag on IG #planneraddict or #happyplanner)…my cousin and I are currently in talks to take our planner addict ways on the road…so stay tuned! This works out perfectly since I am keeping track of events for the kids, my husband and myself! Every Thursday while Emma is in school, DJ and I take a field trip to the craft store and I get things for my planner, and I buy crafts for Emma to do at home (works perfectly). But every night when I am prepping for the next day I get my planner ready for the week! I have always loved artsy things and crafting so this is a great way to combine the two and stay organized also!
One thing I do know for next year my motto is going to be “Just Do It” like Nike! I spend entirely too much time thinking things over and starting NOW, Im not even waiting until next year…starting now I am going to start working on whatever I want to. Im going to “Plan and Pray”…basically with guidance from God I am going to start knocking items off of my goal list…one at a time!!!
Have you started prepping for the new year? If so, what steps have you taken? If not, when do you start planning for the new year?
