1. Kale,
black strap molasses, grapefruit, clams, coconut oil, and eggs.
But maybe
not all together in
the same dish. These are just a few of the super foods I’m
reading about lately. Watch for future blogs that will make you want MORE of them
too. For example, Kale has magnesium, calcium, Vitamin D, folate, and fiber – five
of the twelve essential elements for a balanced mood, sharp brain, and
energized body. Eggs have Vitamin B6 and B12,
folate, iodine, magnesium, iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, cholesterol, and omega
3 – all essential elements for a happier self and all found in a free-range chicken egg.
2. Time.
I have no idea how I can get more of this, but I’m thinking if I run fewer
errands, agree to fewer obligations, and clean my house less (if this is possible),
I’ll scrape up a few more minutes.
3. Subscribers,
Commentors, Followers.
The blog does fairly well averaging 250-300 unique
visits per week, but it could do better. I plan to explore those possibilities
to increase my subscribers. Somehow I also need to find a way to conquer Blogspot's security system which rarely allows anyone to comment directly on the blog. I’d also like to get A LOT MORE followers on Facebook. Aside from nagging my friends, I’ll try to figure out other ways to
increase my likes. And I’m toying with starting a new blog to support my memoir,
Cowboy Mom, which I’m currently shopping to agents. I’m still hot and cold on
Twitter and Pinterest, but maybe this year I’ll finally figure out what to do
with them.
4. Opportunities
to share what I know.
I really enjoy meeting people and sharing information
and encouragement for the organic life. I like giving something back,
but the win-win is that I always learn something too. I’ve led workshops and
presentations on Affordable Organic
Living, Homemade Holiday Ideas, How to Have More Happiness Now, and I’m
developing programs on Creative Writing
for Teens and Cowboy Parenting: What
My Horse Taught Me about Being a Mom. The biggest obstacle to this item is
Item #2. Please give me a shout out if you know of any eager audiences.
5. Kids
doing for themselves. The whole point of parenting is preparing these kids
to take care of themselves. To that end, I’m hoping to give them even more
opportunities this year. Two of them can cook and (mostly) clean up their own
meals. It’s about time they started doing their own laundry and cutting the
grass. They are all very independent and capable, so I’ll look for more ways
for them to need me less.
6. Rides
on my horses. I love my furry creatures and this year I hope they can spend
less time as lawn
7. Running,
hiking, walking if necessary. Much too much lately, I’m letting my regular
runs be short changed. Some of it is due to aging – it’s harder to get up early
and get outside when it’s COLD. And my knees protest when I run too many days
in a row. I’ve got all kinds of excuses for skipping it, many having to do with
Item #2, but this year I’m recommitting to getting out there EVERY DAY. I’ll
only get old if I let myself get old.
8. Gratitude for
the present moment. I am so incredibly blessed. It’s embarrassing. So I
resolve to recognize that fact as much as possible on a day-to-day basis. I
don’t want to take these days for granted.
9. Friends.
I have lots of friends, but I’m greedy – I’ll take more. And the second part of
this one is that I’d like to have more time with the friends I have. I want to
have deeper connections, more adventures, and lots more glasses of wine on the
porch.
10. Books.
I will close the laptop, put the phone away, and walk away from the television
in favor of
opening a book. I have hundreds of books (literally) waiting to be
read. When I close a book, I feel good. When I turn off the TV or phone, I feel
guilty for wasting time. That speaks volumes.What do YOU want more of in 2014?
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