I think that this year I would like to pick something to focus on each month- a theme of sorts. Perhaps it will be something I want to learn or improve on, or something that I feel I need in my life at that point.
If you had to pick a focus for January. What would it be?
What type of activities or thoughts would be associated with this focus?
nectarine / 2932 posts
I'm hoping to learn and start practicing yoga. More for the relaxation benefits than the losing weight/toning aspect...though I'm down for that also 
persimmon / 1167 posts
I want January to be focused on "Adaptability." I'm not entirely sure what that is going to look like. I think it might also include some yoga.
@Littlebit: Do you want to find a yoga studio, gym, or do some of it at home?
cantaloupe / 6869 posts
I want to focus on the relationship that I have with my husband as January is the last month that it will be just us in this family.
honeydew / 7586 posts
I want to focus on new, fun, and stimulating ways to spend time with LO. When winter hit, we kind of fell into a funk of staying home all the time. We've spent way too much time on the couch and I've allowed him too much screen time. I want to spend this month getting us out of the house and spending our in-home time off the couch.
nectarine / 2932 posts
@HolisticMama: Hm. I'd love to find a studio, but I don't know if it's in the budget or if there is one close enough to not be a huge hassle. I'll probably start trying to learn at home.
@MsLipGloss: Two snaps to that!
eggplant / 11408 posts
My goal for January is to eat veggies every day and to go to yoga once a week. I like the idea of a new goal each month!
persimmon / 1167 posts
@MrsKoala: That's a good one. I jotted that down for something to really focus on in February.
My mother got me the Love Languages Daily Devotional for Christmas- http://www.amazon.com/Year-Language-Minute-Devotional-Signature/dp/1414329733
My husband speaks a different love language than me, so it's easy for me to love him in the way that I feel loved, which doesn't necessarily make him feel special and cherished.
persimmon / 1167 posts
@LovelyPlum: I like the idea of monthly goals too. It makes it a lot easier to work on something. I'm also picking one room a month to really deep clean. In January, since it's so cold out- I'm focusing on the Den, since it is the "warmest" place in the house. It has our fireplace and television in it.
So I will polish the floor, clean and wax baseboards, do the windows inside and out. Dust, polish... all that jazz. Just really fill that room with love, warmth and clean. 
grapefruit / 4136 posts
@HolisticMama: wanna come clean our den?!
I love this idea! I hope to really focus on being in the moment. Last year was really hectic with changing jobs, relocating, selling & buying houses...I just hope this year brings some sense of being settled.
I hope to: be a better wife, more active mama, have more grace, be a better employee and be more organized!
pomegranate / 3921 posts
@Littlebit: you're in Richmond, right? Check out Project Yoga Richmond! Their studio classes are donation-based (pay-what-you-can, no commitment to a plan, etc) and I've loved all the classes/instructors.
wonderful pea / 17279 posts
Three things: cooking/ eating at home; walking/ jogging; reading more
eggplant / 11408 posts
@HolisticMama: YES, deep cleaning! Except, we're deep cleaning the whole apartment in January. I need to pick one project at a time, but I hope to get most of it done before February, when the baby furniture arrives. But even after that is done, I like the idea of deep cleaning one room a month.
persimmon / 1167 posts
@LovelyPlum: Yes, I agree- I think focusing and loving on one room a month will work for me. I've been in the house over 2 years now and still haven't figured out a good cleaning groove.
I like the idea of FLYlady, but it doesn't seem to work for me. I thought about focusing on a room a day- nope, doesn't work either. This kind of reminds me of another thread...
pineapple / 12053 posts
Focusing on birthdays! DD is turning 1 and I'm turning 30 this month! Celebrating the new!
apricot / 461 posts
Love this idea! I'm going to focus on my husband. I so badly want him to be romantic and intimate with me, but I think I just need to lead by example!
honeydew / 7687 posts
I want to do a deep organize and focus on building up a post bank for my blog!
cantaloupe / 6687 posts
For January I will focus on being active for at least 30 minutes a day
@HolisticMama: I love that quote! It reminds of the one by Ghandi "be the change you want to see in the world"
pear / 1788 posts
No more processed foods! I know this is hard, but I really want to give it a try! I think that this will naturally result in an increase in fruits and veggies being eaten. Of course, it also means way more time in the kitchen, but I think I will get pretty good at baking bread, making pasta, and maybe tortillas too!
clementine / 849 posts
Childbirth and becoming a mama!
LO is due January 12th, so I'm trying my best to mentally prepare myself and have my ducks in a row.
persimmon / 1167 posts
@Mrs. Microscope: I absolutely think that you will be able to do it! The more you research the impacts that artificial foods have on your body and mental health- the easier it is to walk away.
Is there a particular food you think you might struggle with? I found kombucha and water kefir helped tremendously when I was walking away from coca cola.
I've been artificial free for a year and now I'm not even tempted- it's amazing, because I don't want to tell you how many peanut butter cups I used to be able to eat in one sitting.
GOLD / cantaloupe / 6581 posts
This might come off as selfish, but I'm focusing on me. The last 6 months I have really thrown myself into motherhood at the expense of my own wants and needs. I'm going to start working out a few times a week, make myself a standing haircut appointment every 6 weeks, and make time to do something I want to do at least once a week, whether that be reading, shopping, or zoning out in front of a trashy tv show
I'm hoping that by reclaiming some of 'myself,' that I'll be able to focus more truly and efficiently on my DH and LO.
persimmon / 1167 posts
@Bookish: Focusing on yourself isn't selfish at all! I hope that by next January you will feel that it is actually a very unselfish act, really. The more you love yourself, the more you can love others. Put your own air mask on first. This sounds like a fun month of self-care and self-love!
@Leialou: Do you have any exercises that you really love?
GOLD / cherry / 153 posts
My focus is "stick to the schedule." I need to stop responding to stress by being lazy. I always feel better when I go to the networking event / eat a homecooked meal / sleep in a clean home / wake up on time / etc.
pear / 1788 posts
@HolisticMama I already eat pretty well (no soda, no frozen meals, very little in packages) but I struggle with crackers and chips and anything carby. I want to go away from ALL processing, save for a little bit of greek yogurt and almond milk for calcium. So I'm thinking no cheese as well... Most companies that use "natural" processing are liars! (I am a microbiologist and I know about the short cuts even "natural" and "organic" companies take in making food) I would rather start with whole ingredients and make my own at home (But I'm not going to make yogurt, almond milk or cheese. Too much room for deadly error). I know it is a big commitment, but I think it will cut down on over eating, as well as getting away from eating too many carbs (I have tried paleo, and it just didn't work for my family. DH has hypoglycemia and needs complex carbs, hence the crackers and chips lying around)
Good luck to all the ladies starting up with exercising! I get to the gym at least 3 times per week, and I love it!
persimmon / 1304 posts
Getting into a routine with feeding LO solids. Making baby food and feeding on a schedule has been a little haphazard in December. I am hoping to make it work a bit better in January. And the usual shed the few holiday pounds that I gained!
persimmon / 1167 posts
Morning Everyone!
Just wanted to check in with you at the beginning of this new week.
Will you be doing anything in particular this week to focus on your monthly intentions?
What did you accomplish this past week:
What do you want to accomplish this week:
persimmon / 1167 posts
What did you accomplish this past week: I started meditating every morning before starting my day. So far so good. I really look forward to it and it's a really positive way to get going in the morning. I also took down the Christmas tree in preparation of some deep cleaning in that room.
What do you want to accomplish this week: I have this awful fundraising event I have to get through on Friday. I'm dreading it. I'm really going to actively try not to stress and worry about it. This weekend I want to take down the remaining bits of Christmas and steam the hardwood floors in the den and polish the baseboards.
pomelo / 5720 posts
What a nice thread! I'm hoping to focus on being in the moment and less focused on the many things that may happen down the road.
honeydew / 7504 posts
I just was thinking about this this morning. I am planning to focus on being present. Putting down the phone when I'm with D and leaving it alone until he's asleep or whatever.
persimmon / 1167 posts
@bushelandapeck: @littlebug:
Yup. I think I could work on staying present, as well. I keep thinking about that fundraising event and it is literally days away. I don't want to wish or waste away this week because of one negative event.
Have either of you tried writing down daily gratitudes before?
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