My word for 2019 was Simplify. Since the end of the year is nearing, I thought I’d check in to see how I did.
For the most part, good I guess. There were parts of my home and my life that I simplified which culminated with our moving to a different apartment back in May. We did get rid of a lot of stuff which was a good thing, but I feel like since we have a bit of a larger space, more stuff has unfortunately made its way back in.
Two steps forward, one step back.
We did automate all of our bills with one exception, but it is a website/computer issue and let me tell you, that is quite annoying. Hopefully, I can work on that problem in this next year.
As for life in general, I feel like I am continuing to run errands and do all the things, and I am just tired of it. There has to be a better way, and I am going to be damned if I don’t find it. I know life with kids and pets can’t ever really be calm and peaceful and low-toned voice speaking dreamy like quality, but I feel run-down.
I am exhausted.
A new direction is needed. I am just going to sit with that sentence and let it just wash over me as I deal with the holiday season, and try and figure out what needs to happen in 2020. I need to right my proverbial ship, if you catch my drift.
So there you have it: I simplified my life in some ways and in others not so much. Tomorrow is always a new day, right?
Tanya @ A Mindful Migration says
I ended up not picking a word for 2019 because none inspired/motivated/spoke to me and I was tired of choosing a word that lead to zero changes, which is on me. And I totally get the two steps forward, one step back thing. It happens to me all the time. Progress, then a step back. Ugh. I think that’s life in a nutshell! Maybe we’re making ourselves crazy trying to control something we cannot. My ship has been off course for a long, long, LONG time and hopefully it’s starting to get righted. I’m not happy that I had to leave CA but something drastic needed to change and small-town living isn’t really for me so that IS motivating. Knowing that you need to make a change is definitely a step in the right direction – and sometimes you just have to sit with that knowledge and see where it takes you too.
Mackenzie says
“Maybe we’re making ourselves crazy trying to control something we cannot.” I totally get what you are saying here. Going against the tide and wondering why we keep getting knocked down. Yup. I can get overwhelmed easily which can exacerbate my anxiety which is whyyyyyyy I am trying to really and truly simplify my life. Just gonna keep pressing forward.
I am looking forward to hearing some updates about your move to Minnesota! 🙂
Tonya@Budget and the Beach says
Life I think is just messy and hard, and I just wanted to say that you are amazing and I think you are doing amazing! 🙂 Hope you have a relaxing December and new year!
Mackenzie says
Thank you so much for your sweet comment Tonya 🙂 I hope you have an absolutely wonderful rest of the month and a wonderful new year!