Life Principles

Hi everyone. I’m Sherry Douglas with Heart-Song. Happy New Year! Along with a
new year often comes resolutions. The problem is that most resolutions are set
aside by the second Friday in January, which is called Quitter’s Day.
What if instead we set life principles that are measurable and stretch us a little
beyond where we’ve been? For example, my husband Mark and I set time aside
on January 1st to discuss our desires for 2026. We specifically looked at three
areas - spiritual, health, and our marriage - and set doable actions that take us
beyond where we currently are. We accept and recognize these actions may
need to be adjusted as we move through the year. Because we set them
together, we can bounce things off of one another and encourage one another.
What could this look like for you? You can also write a plan as an individual and if
you do, I encourage you to share it with someone. Each of us is different so do
what works for you. Other areas you may want to look at could be adventure,
family, relationships, or education. A great resource, Ten Balloons, can be found
on Amazon and the link is in the comments. Mike Nygren, a long-time friend,
wrote it as an approach to setting life principles. It’s an easy read and
inspirational book!
Live the way you want to be remembered!