The start of a new month always makes me feel good. I like to think of a new month as a chance to start again, instead of thinking “where is time going, I will never get everything done” I like to look at it from the point of view that this is a great month to start this, finish that, look into this, see them, plan that…. you get the idea. We always give a ourselves a new start at the beginning of a new year but why not every month? It makes me feel refreshed and most importantly, that time is not running out for me, that I have ample time to achieve my goals and dreams – every month is new chance to do so.
So, the plan is each month I will give you a taste of my goals for the month. As you will see they are not huge or often terribly important but the main criteria for these monthly goals are that they make me happy and they are mostly my benefit/happiness (other people’s expectations of me won’t get a look in here!!). I will only put things on this list that will bring me a positive feeling, but not stress me out if I don’t achieve them. This is to remind me that every month I get to start anew and I get to try things that will bring more happiness to my life. So here I go!
Christmas – It is easy to get lost in what is expected of us and what we REALLY want for ourselves at this time of the year. This Christmas it is my goal to take lots of photos of my loved ones being merry, to give presents that have meaning to them (photos feature heavily here!), and to take time to relax and spread Christmas cheer and goodwill.
Hospital – It is my goal to NOT spend Christmas in hospital this year. Recently I spent two Christmases in a row in hospital. They were the saddest and gloomiest Christmases I have ever had. The whole family came down to spend Christmas lunch with Lily in a tiny, sterile hospital room. Watching my nephew playing with his new toys made me so sad, it was becoming normal for him to spend Christmas Day in hospital. Thankfully my health has improved since then however I am currently writing this from my hospital room, I have been admitted for a pre-Christmas “tune-up” to avoid the chance of being here on Christmas Day. I am going to focus on recovering quickly and being home well before Christmas Eve!
Sunshine – It is my goal to, once I am out of hospital, make use of some of this lovely beach weather we are currently having and head to the beach to do some sun worship! The feeling of the sun on my skin, the wind on my face and the sea spray in the air is like a drug to me. A drug that induces lots of smiling!
So there they are! I told you they were nothing amazing but I know if I achieve these little things this December I will be a very happy girl! Go ahead and make your goals for December, they don’t need to be all that fancy but they do need to make you happy and be something that YOU want to do. You deserve it!! Post your goals for December below if you would like some support from myself to help you achieve those goals! Go for it!!
I will try my best to continue posting every day or two while I am in hospital, if I am unable, please forgive me, I will make my next post super special to make it up to you! Promise!
All the best, Lily
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Dearest Lily,
the words you share with the world are beautiful, honest and from the heart. Your outlook on life is an example to all people on this earth – well or dealing with illness. We take for granted that life just ‘happens’ to us, but reading your words has reiterated the fact that we control our destiny and how we feel in each day. Thank you for the example you set, you are a truely amazing woman and I am proud to know you.
Sheena