My One Little Word for 2009

January 18, 2009 | Category: Uncategorized

Keep your eye on the prize.

Develop the habit.

Learn to focus.

Focus.

Moderate.

Balance

Read more about where One Little Word came from here and here.
My word last year was CHANGE and I was surprised how powerful it was the whole year. So I gave some serious thought on mine this year. I want it to be as powerful as last year.

You see, I have so many goals. I have so many plans. So many dreams. So many “I want to..”, “I have to..” and “I need to..”. Clearly I would not be able to reprioritize everything.

I want to focus. Moderate. Get rid of excesses. Balance.
Take some time for myself. Give time for the kids. Still have time to be a good wife.

And then I got overwhelmed. How will I ever have time for everything? Can I still get everything? (I want to accomplish so many things).

Then came my word.

discipline

1. Training expected to produce a specific character or pattern of behavior, especially training that produces moral or mental improvement.

2. Controlled behavior resulting from disciplinary training; self-control.

I knew if I had the discipline to CONTROL myself – my cravings, my excesses, my indulgences – I can achieve ALL my goals. The key here is self-control.

So that I can save, I should CONTROL spending.
So that I can be healthy, I should CONTROL my cravings. (That way I won’t need diet pills)

So that I can have time, I should CONTROL idleness and excessive surfing on the net.

It’s more than self-control, it involves me taking it to a higher level. Controlling makes you control the NOW, it doesnt end the yearning. But once you have the discipline, the yearnings will be non-existent.

xoxo, Aggie