Name: Thrive! NCHE Homeschool Conference
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December 31, 2011 at 8:57 pm
Des
Participant
Just wondering if anyone else has any changes they are planning on making in the New Year?
December 31, 2011 at 9:05 pm
Sue
Participant
I was hoping no one would have the nerve to ask….rats! Now I have to go somewhere and think. Do I hafta?
Okay, my first resolution should be to stop wasting so much time on the internet searching for things like, where did Charlotte Mason say, “Never be without a good book on hand….” I make it my business to look up things in response to so many questions others ask, and I really need to tell myself it’s none of my business! Perhaps I should give myself a system of “earning” time on the computer just like the kids.
December 31, 2011 at 9:43 pm
missingtheshire
Member
I have some pretty simple ones –
I want to try and go through each day with a smile and a positive attitude and not let things get me down.
I want to read my Bible and Devotionals with more focus on things that are relevant to me and our family.
I want to reduce our expenditure and make do and mend….and live a far simpler life – I am so tired of what the world has become.
I want to spend more time with the girls doing things we love.
Hubby and I have some joint goals for the coming year – but to talk more is a biggie.
Hopefully these can be accomplished, I’ll let you know this time next year God willing.. Happy New Year everyone…..Linda
December 31, 2011 at 9:54 pm
Des
Participant
Sue, of course you hafta, lol.

Linda, those are wonderful and are on my list of things as well. I’ll post more of mine in a bit.
December 31, 2011 at 10:09 pm
my3boys
Participant
I could ditto Linda’s but probably need to do my own thinking. I’ll post mine after thinking a bit.
December 31, 2011 at 11:44 pm
Des
Participant
O.K here are mine and i’m a little ashamed at how much work I actually need:
Find my joy again!! (this is my main goal, everything else is just gravy after this)

1) Book A Week (going to try and read a book a week, including the Bible)
2) Get Organized
3) Re-start our Dave Ramsey program and stick with it!
4) Craft Challenge (learn to knit and/or crochet. Sew something even if it’s just pillows)
5) Help DS learn to manage his time better by learning to manage mine
6) Lose 10 pds./get an exercise program going and keep it up
7) Use my Nook and Ipod more or get rid of them

January 1, 2012 at 12:12 am
petitemom
Participant
Develop a gentle and quiet spirit.
I really want to stop reacting to things, especially the kids.
Meditate on Psalm 23, love those words.
January 1, 2012 at 12:23 am
missingtheshire
Member
These are some great resolutions, be interesting to see how we are all doing throughout the year….hopefully well…Linda
January 1, 2012 at 2:15 am
ruth
Participant
This year rather than have a resolution I am trying something new. 30 days of … I am hoping by doing this the things I need to work on will become habit. I am starting of with 30 days of french cooking. I know that seems absurd, but I figure I can learn some techniques and most meals of that type are whole foods, which is what I am trying to accomplish in this first 30 days, cooking dinner with whole foods every night. (I just watched Julie and Julia so that was my insperation for this.) Next I will do 30 days of healthy snacks. Then 30 days of cleaning/organizing. I am hoping by doing this these things will become habit and then I can have healthier happier days. I will also work in school related stuff and spiritual stuff as well, but I really need to focus on my health right now, so I am starting with food related habits.
I’m sure many of you will think I’m silly, but this is something tangable for me. I have a time line and what I am trying to accomplish and how to do that. It may not work, but I hope it does help to some degree.
I do need to sit down still and wright down what I want to work on.
January 1, 2012 at 2:35 am
Des
Participant
((Ruth)) I absolutely do not think it’s silly! I honestly think it’s a fabulous idea, i’ve read/heard many times that it takes 30 at least to make something into a habit. I hope you will post your French recipes, I would love to try some.

January 1, 2012 at 3:32 am
simple home
Member
I divide mine into 3 categories of spiritual, physical health, and family (involving marriage/kids).
This year:
-spiritual: pray for my church and the families everyday, pray that I can love them more deeply as God wills
-physical: I finally worked out a simple menu plan that involves healthy foods and I want to work hard to be consistent with it
-family: still talking with hubby on this (we usually do this one together) and need to decide soon!
January 1, 2012 at 4:06 am
AngieG
Participant
Getting organized (again!). That one is FOR SURE. Then, maybe, lose that final 3 pounds that I have never seemed to be able to lose. 🙂
January 1, 2012 at 4:29 am
LindseyD
Participant
My goals for this year are pretty simple:
- start exercising (finally!). I bought a treadmill and plan to use it along with hand weights.
- focus more on habit training myself and the children
- start looking at finances differently, with more of a faith attitude and less of a fear attitude
- stop multi-tasking and learn to focus on one thing at a time and doing that thing with excellence
That’s pretty much it! Happy New Year!
January 1, 2012 at 5:34 am
Wings2fly
Participant
Well I have been thinking for a few weeks on how I can better myself and family in the new year. I don’t like to call them new year’s resolutions as those often don’t last. But I do love Ruth’s 30 day challenge and timeline.
I am always complaining to my dh how I can’t figure out how to do it all. I focus on exercise and healthy eating and then the housekeeping is lacking and we need groceries and then I spend too much money. Life events happen and we get behind where I want to be on schoolwork. I would like to find a healthy balance. And as much as I love you all, I really do need to see less of you so I can focus more on my health and family. Is it better for me to spend an hour in exercise and meal planning or on the computer gleamming wonderful homeschool and household hints from lovely people who care to share?
I am trying to limit the children’s exposure to the tv which dh likes to watch in the evening. I would like to spend more quality time with my dh. I need a good schedule/routine and the self discipline to stick to it.
Honestly, I need to lose about 80 pounds. I know my health and energy level are affected by my obesity. On the days when I exercise in the morning, I seem to have more energy and focus to get more accomplished for the day. I have some health problems with a dropped uterus. I have had uterine suspension surgery done last year, but I know losing weight would really help it be less problemsome.
I share in all of Linda’s ideas as well. Along with DES, I can also aim for numbers 1, 2, 3, 5, and 6. I am a Dave Ramsey drop-out. Plus we still haven’t found a church family to belong to since our move last year. You ladies and a few close friends (hs moms) I talk to on the phone on occasion are my Christian fellowship.
So now if I can organize all this into a list, then prioritize, then focus on one at a time for 30 days, then maybe I really CAN do it all. What happens if I fail in 30 days or even in 90 days? Do I start all over again? Yeah, “fear of failue” – I have that one. sigh. That’s where I share with Linda: “I want to try and go through each day with a smile and a positive attitude and not let things get me down.” Prayer. We need prayer and we need to pray for each other on these changes we know we need to make in the new year.
Happy new year to you all. Have a blessed 2012.
January 1, 2012 at 7:54 am
dmccall3
Participant
Oh Sarah! {{hugs}} I can so relate! As a perfectionist with the fear of failure I too want to finally get it all together, at least for one glorious, golden, shining moment. I am starting to wonder though. In my almost 38 years through many different life situations I have never had it all together. I’m starting to think getting it all done isn’t the goal to reach for after all. I think this year I must resolve to let go trying so hard to “be better” and actually relax enough to enjoy my family and life situation (as crazy as it is), to risk letting go of my desire to have everything lined up and in control. Maybe, just maybe, I can keep the important things from going haywire (like schooling and finances) while staying relaxed and enjoying life (een when it’s scary). I suppose it’s worth a try as striving to do more not only hasn’t worked up until now. It has also provided a lot of stress. And extra stress I can certainly do without. Maybe my new year resolution is to see my situation in a more positive light and to focus outward instead of analyzing myself so much. As an introvert I can get very inwardly focused! I hope we all find a healthy balance between improvement and acceptance in 2012! 🙂
God bless!
Dana