Do you ever make vows to everybody else and fail to consider yourself? It is an easy trap to fall into without even being aware. We get hung up in productivity and accomplishing tasks and fail to think about what might be right for us. Maybe it is time to consider the question – what will you promise yourself this year?
Maybe it is time to consider the question - what will you promise yourself this year? #promise #promises #youmatter Share on XMy friend Michelle Bengtson has had a few years of unexpected difficult things in her life. She has bravely battled the storms. I have watched from afar at her resilience and reliance on God. She is a warrior.
And from experience, when you meet a warrior, it is worth pulling up a chair and listening to the life lessons they have learned.
Today, Michelle shares with us some of the life principles she has learned along her journey. She recognizes life is short and therefore makes 15 promises to herself. It is a list you won’t want to miss.
“Life is too short to waste energy on things that don’t matter.”
Michelle Bengtson
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15 Things I Promise Myself This Year
By Dr. Michelle Bengtson
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What Will You Promise yourself?
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I’ve never thought of promising myself something for the new year. I guess that’s kind of like a personal resolution. I’m going to hop over and read Michelle’s post. Thanks, Maree!
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Patsy,
It is a new idea for me too. I love it. I hope you enjoyed Michelle’s post.
Maree
Listening to warriors gives us the courage to be brave when it’s our time on the battle field. Thanks for sharing about Michelle here. Her #9 resonates the most with me for 2020: “I’m going to appreciate present over perfect.”
I like #9 too. It is one that challenges me from time to time. Maree
Yes to making vows to care for others and while totally forgetting to do the same for me. Happy New Year, Maree!
Mary, It is hard to remember to take care of ourselves. A great promise to have. Blessings, Maree
Life is too short for that.
Yes, life is short. Happy Tuesday! Maree
Thank you Maree.
My promise to myself… is to be kinder to myself, far too often I expect so much more of myself then I am actually capable of physically doing in this season of chronic health issues…
Bless you,
Jennifer
Jennifer, Now that is an excellent promise to yourself. I can only imagine how hard it is to live with chronic health issues. I thought the flu was pretty bad last week, but I found myself thanking God that was all it was. Prayers, Maree
Thanks for sharing Michelle’s post, Maree. Lots of good things to think about.
She always does have great words of wisdom. I hope you are having a great week. Maree