manifesting // 2013

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This year we rang in the new year in serious new-parent style: Thai takeout, movies on the couch, and snuggles with the babe + husband. Oh, and PJs before 6 PM. Yep, crazy and wild night.

But it gave me just a few more hours to think about the year ahead. I’m still figuring out my new role as a mom and a wife.

I’m not going to lie — it’s been an adjustment. And it’s been difficult to remember who I am, other than new mom and wife. So for 2013 I’m going to rediscover myself.

Instead of resolving a list of items for 2013, I’m going to manifest them! Sounds so much better, doesn’t it? 🙂

Manifesting these intentions for 2013:

• Get my pre-baby body back.
  Between hitting the gym + yoga classes, I know I can do this. It’s just a matter of making the time, so I’m going to start scheduling it in my calendar; making it a non-negotiable.

• Keep myself + my family healthy.
  To Chad and myself, this really comes down to clean eating. And the clean eating really just means cutting out processed foods and keeping it ‘simple.’

• Start a 1/2 marathon training regiment.
  I really want the runners high that comes with distance running. And run some races. None in particular [I don’t want that kind of pressure]; but just make sure I run a couple of 5ks.

• Be more adventurous.
  Try new foods; put myself out there more with new experiences + people; sing karaoke;  and stop being afraid of failing.

• Immerse myself in my yoga practice.
  Participate in 4 yoga workshops/events this year. These workshops/special events are not only challenging physically, but are usually really emotional experiences for me. And I’ve missed that over the last year. So this year I’m making it a point to attend a few.

• Smile more.
  Be happy. Let go of resentments and fear. Be a mom and wife that is present for the big and the small moments. Be conscious of letting things roll off my back instead of letting things people say/do get under my skin.

• Get creative.
  Write it down. Journal, blog, art journal, and craft.

• Be a person that my husband, baby and myself can be proud of.
  Strive to be the best me at every moment. I may not make myself proud all the time, but I’ll be trying.

• Slow down.
  So much of our lives are scheduled and busy, busy, busy. I want to make a conscious effort to slow down and enjoy life; to truly be present and not stress when things feel too ‘fast.’

Not huge goals. Realistic and attainable intentions for 2013!

Here’s to a joyous and fabulous 2013!