1) Pray on my knees twice daily. This I accomplished probably 90% of the time. I got a little lax in December with my night time prayers, ending up praying in bed sitting up. So, still more work to do here.
2) Keep the Sabbath more fervently. I am very happy with my progress here. I can say that I have transformed my Sabbath into a more spiritual experience. There was one Sunday (the 1 year anniversary of Paul's death) that I didn't do this, but almost every other Sunday was good. My growth in this area will be to start doing more good on the Sabbath.
3) Read the Book of Mormon daily. I might have missed 2 days, but that is it. Wow, it has been wonderful. I finished the book twice. President Nelson's challenge really changed the way I read. I started every day reading. I love this book for sure!
4) Read one book for spiritual growth each month. HMMM. I think I read 2 books. So, no. I didn't even come close to this one.
5) Study and pass BCOP. I did a lot for this. However, I do not feel that I am ready for this. I didn't sign up for the exam. I doubt I will sign up for the May exam either. I will have to revisit this goal.
6) Pay off credit card and 1/2 of IRS. Well, I certainly am out of credit card debt, accomplishing that part of this goal early in March. I consistently paid the IRS but didn't pay extra. I probably only paid of 1/5 of that. So this goal will be revisited this year.
7) Eat less junk food and more vegetables. Yes. A goal I achieved and have enjoyed. I lost 30 pounds this year and love eating good and healthy food. I crave vegetables and salad. I also started doing yoga which took care of my back pain. I love being healthy.
8) Empty storage unit by Thanksgiving. Not done. This has been a mental hardship on me all year. I haven't even removed Paul's clothes from my home, let alone go to the storage unit....Enough said.
9) Go to the movies twice a month. I think on average I met this goal. This was a fun and silly goal, but I think it was good for me to make sure that I don't just shut myself up in my home and do nothing. I have had fun going to the movies with my kids and grandkids. I already purchased a lot of movie vouchers for this year too!
10) Review progress on goals weekly. I did this probably about 50% of the time. It might just need to be done only monthly. I will also make this my 10th goal every year. It is good to review your goals and adjust where adjustment is needed. I copy and pasted my goals onto my calendar to come up every Sunday evening. That way I was reminded each week.
To sum it up. I did great. I didn't accomplish everything, but I grew and did A LOT. I am pleased with my efforts. I am still in the throws of mourning my previous life, but I can and will survive and come out on top. My testimony has grown, my life is happy, I have found new skills and new friends. Life is good.
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