So after updating my Facebook status, I have decided that my first goal needs to be "becoming more decisive". I was slacking already in the new year, because I couldn't decide what I should plan for 2012. I know there are so many things that I want for my future, but you can't bite off more than you can chew! The hard part is deciding what are the most important things that I want to accomplish this year without fail.
An important one that is worth mentioning:
"No yelling"
This last year has been tough, but it has been the year of answers. We learned that Douglas has Autism and we have a better understanding of some of the behaviors now. Typical discipline just doesn't work for our kids. Yelling and time outs just wear the parents out. So one of my biggest goals is to tone down the stern voice. I think it will be difficult. I always feel so much pressure from the outside world to correct the kids behaviors, but I need to do what is best for my family regardless how others may judge me.
That leads me to my next goal:
"Worry less about what others think of me!"
I make my life's decisions based on what others might say or have said. This ties in with my first two goals, because if I was more decisive I would not allow others to make decisions for me and I could parent the way I choose.
For now, I am going to start with that. I need to think some more about what things are most important to ME.
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