Resolutions: Do they help? by Nickie Wheeler

07 Jan Resolutions: Do they help? by Nickie Wheeler

Resolution:
res·o·lu·tionˌ

rezəˈlo͞oSH shun (ə) n/noun 

1. a firm decision to do or not to do something.
   “she kept her resolution not to see Anne anymore”
2. the action of solving a problem, dispute, or contentious matter. ” the peaceful resolution of all disputes”

 synonyms: intention, resolve, decision, intent, aim, plan; solution to, answer to, end to, ending to, settlement of, conclusion to “a satisfactory resolution of the problem source

This year as in years past I review my resolutions. Do they help me? Did I actually check in with them? For me every year I break them into “Life Goals” Resolutions just doesn’t cut it for me. Read the definition. A firm decision to do or not do something??? WHAT??? Contentious manner??? I want to improve myself, life the life God wants me to live. I don’t want to focus on the negative I want to look ahead and see where God is leading and follow that direction. Each year I set aside a day to discuss with God what he wants me to do in the next year. This year I broke that day down into several hour blocks of time to focus on several areas: Health, wealth, spiritual and development. I listen, which is hard, I pray, I read over the scriptures that are placed in my mind. What is really my purpose? Health? Is my purpose to lose weight? Maybe if that means I can be more active and do what God is asking me to do, does it give me more energy to volunteer at the homeless shelter or read books to the kids in preschool? Does it mean I will go to the doctor’s and follow up on the medical advice given so I can be around for my children? Not for vanity, it’s to take care of what God has given to you, to use it for his purpose. Wealth: (I know strange one), as we have become debt free (except for the house) it has allowed us to do more for the people of God, to give, to support others. Not at church necessarily, in our community, where the really needy people are located. Spiritual: what is your relationship with God our Father and his son, do you speak to them regularly? I don’t know where I would be without those conversations, it’s listening, it’s seeing, it’s following…. Development: Say What? Each year I take the time to see where I need to improve my skills, take a class, develop those skills and talents that God has given me and use them for His good. Write them out, revisit them, update them, change them, listen, learn and then do something! The key is in the usage of the goals, don’t just read them, and implement them! He will guide you! Happy New Year!

 

Nickie Wheeler
I was recently married after being a single mom to three wonderful kids for many years to my soul mate and encourager who showed me true love. I am life and fitness coach and am certified in several types of fitness and nutrition areas. I have worked in the public mental health field for the past 25 plus years. I am also a trained Stephen Minister and Stephen Leader. I have led numerous bible and accountability groups over the past 15 years. My passion is to inspire women to find the best version of themselves using spiritual, physical, and emotional avenues.

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