One Word Goal 2014 {Consistent}

My track record of new year's resolutions is not high. I got to the point that I wouldn't even make goals because I just knew that I wouldn't follow through and that I would forget about them a week later anyway.

But something is different with having a one word goal. And something amazing happened. I remembered my goal. I thought about it constantly through the year. And most importantly I changed.

This past year (2013) I decided to "EMBRACE" life. I had to learn to embrace Heavenly Father's timing and let go of my own as well as embracing His will. I learned to embrace Devin when my patience was super thin or when I would much rather be doing something without his help. I learned to embrace Casey and make a point to work on making our marriage better every day.

As I was making preparations for Christmas, I started looking inward thinking about who I want to become and who the Lord needs me to be. I thought about areas I could improve in and how.

I realized that I don't want to make huge drastic changes. I just need to focus on the little things. I need to let the little things become me day in and day out. Greatness is never achieved by the wave of a magic wand or some random chance. Greatness happens because you train for it. You practice for it. You live for it. And that is just it. I want to become great! 

But I want it to last. I don't want to just have one day of succeeding but rather 365.

That's why I choose 2014 to be CONSISTENT.

According to google, consistent is defined as unchanging in achievement or effect over a period of time. It is choosing to become constant, dependable, reliable, predictable. Yes. I want to be predictable in the little things so no matter where life takes us, I know that I can always depend on them.

Although I will be looking for new ways to be consistent, I already know a few.

1. I will be consistent with Heavenly Father. I need His guidance and love in my life constantly. I will be consistent in reading my scriptures and saying my prayers.

2. I will be consistent with myself. My body can't handle all of these yo-yo diets. I will live a consistent lifestyle. I will eat healthy and exercise. I will be patient with myself and strive for ongoing healthy choices rather than the latest quick fad diet. 

3. I will be consistent with Devin. He needs to know that I will always be there for him and he is way more important than some stupid game or perfectly clean house.
4. I will be consistent with Casey. He will have a busy up coming semester and he needs my support and love. I will help take care of the house so he doesn't have to. I will continue to look forward to our weekly date so we can recharge together.

Here is to 2014. Here is to becoming consistent. Here is to finding success!

Elder Scott promises that "Strong character results from consistent correct choices."
So 2014 will really be the year that I build a strong character!