Can you believe it is 2-0-1-8? I mean seriously where did
the time go? I have thought about this a lot over the last two weeks as we
celebrated another Christmas and New Year. Perhaps it’s the fact that my 7th
grader only has five more Christmas mornings where he still at home with us. Or
maybe it’s the fact my sister-in-law moved to California in November and this
was the first Christmas Eve that didn’t include her in 17 years. Or maybe it’s
the fact that my three-year-old daughter is now potty-trained and we have
officially ended the baby years. Yet, it could be the gray hair that shows up
in the mirror.
Whatever the reason, I have committed 2018 to be the year of
me. Yep, that is right I am committing 2018 to be one of the most selfish,
Adam-centric years ever. You may raise an eyebrow at this comment or may even
think he already does that. But, I’ve decided that I am going to worry about
what is important to me and be sure I am prioritizing those areas above the
needs of others. [Insert snarky judgement here]. You should do the same.
My Family.
I have spent the better part of my adult life ensuring that I am giving back to
my community, involved in service organizations, church, activities, etc. These
are all noble and worthwhile endeavors. But, have I created a good balance for
me and my family? Nope. But, that’s going to change. My wife and children often
get the leftovers at the end of the day (and frankly there isn’t much). So, I
need to do better.
My Health.
Speaking of leftovers, I have spent the last three-year years in a real wind of
change from the early arrival of our daughter and job changes. In that
three-year period, I have chosen to not prioritize fitness and health. This has
taken its toll on me (as I sit here feeling like an achy, old man). I need to
recommit eating healthy, drinking lots of water, and exercising (saying that
makes me nauseous already). I have joined an online fitness and health
nutrition group that is going to be my accountability. I have My Fitness Pal
ready to go. I just need a taser for every time I think of eating something bad
(yes I know it’s moderation) or really wanting a diet mountain dew!
My Passion.
I promised myself after completing my dissertation in 2014, I would not write
anything for three years. Why? I just didn’t want to. After a 200-page
dissertation, who wants to pick up the pen and doing anything? The problem is I
have a story to tell. I have a passion for helping education leaders reach
their dreams and goals. It’s time I put all the ideas into a sensible way to
share my ideas with others.
Did you see what I did there? I started each of the last
three paragraphs with ‘MY’. It’s about me. It’s about what I want and need. I
know that if I make every decision based in these three areas I can create new
habits that will create a successful and strong 2018. I need this. I think you
might, too.
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