As written in my last blog post, Dave and I make a list of commitments as a couple and as individuals. By using the word "commitments" instead of goals or resolutions, we are committing to each other and ourselves to do the items that we write down. These items on the list are no longer a "We want to do these things" but now "We are committing to do these things."
Couple Commitments
1. Design and complete our patio - a little over 4 years ago we built our home and over those 4 years we have slowly been finishing our outside. Two years ago we put in our concrete driveway, redid our yard and did the flower beds in the front of our house. Last year, we were going to do the patio, however I could not decide on what I wanted it to look like. So this is the year friends.
2. Plan a day/weekend date each month - It is so easy to let life get in the way and take over your weekends. This year Dave and I are committing to each other that we will say no to others and make time for just us. To do this we have made a short list of things we want to do together and will diligently schedule out our plans to ensure we are saying no to others and yes to us. Some of our ideas are a weekend trip to Green Bay during a packer home game, go golfing together (this will be interesting), explore the breweries in Milwaukee and around our area, take a walk down by the lake front, etc.
3. Try a new dinner spot each month and make our out to dinner nights no technology - We are creatures of habit. We tend to frequent the same dinner spots each time we go out. This year we have decided to try a new spot each month and to make that date night technology free as much as possible.
Personal Commitments
1. Spend 20-30 minutes 3x a week reading a book of choice - As a teacher, I am always reading professional development books/articles and researching different ways to perfect my craft...however this year I am committing to myself that I will read books of choice (that have NOTHING to do with work) 3x's a week for 20-30minutes each time.
2. Self Care Sundays - I am most happy when I am not stressed and I feel everything has been prepped and planned to start the week ahead. This year I am committing myself to spending Sundays meal prepping, organizing, planning and doing something that makes me destress.
3. Completing a daily gratitude journal - It is so easy to get caught up in the day to day happenings that can be negative or stressful. To help keep a positive mindset and remember what is important, I plan to complete a daily gratitude journal each day.
Each month we will sit down a couple of times and re-evaluate how we are doing with our commitments and make adjustments if necessary. I hope everyone has enjoyed their start to 2020 and it continues to bring you joy and happiness :)
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