Fun in the New

 Happy New Year!!! It's hard to believe it's 2025 but I'm jazzed for it! 

This can be an expectant time of change but it can also be daunting with high expectations.

I shared with you that I choose a word to funnel my thoughts, actions and attitude through for each year as well as a list of personal goals. I've stayed away from 'resolutions' and here's why.

While we are called to grow and do our best, we are not called to perfection. While we strive, we are limited. Sure, just like every year, I want to drink more water, be more regimented with my skin care and dial up the workouts but I've lived militant for many years in the past and it left little room for fun.

I encourage you to adopt healthy habits into your daily life such as early quiet time, exercising, preparing healthy meals and focused time with family and friends. There will be things you say no to in order to honor your priorities but 100% worth it! 

I believe no matter your goals for any year, month, week or day, enjoying the gift of time is most important. It can not be earned or purchased and one you don't get to repeat.

So I say, HAVE FUN in the new year!

Dress Beautifully Every Day

XOXO Sarah Louise

2025 Word of the Year

 This is my 7th year choosing a word to focus my thoughts and actions on throughout the year. I find that it has truly helped me to grow and reach my goals.

Here are the posts from the past 6 years sharing my word and application  ...

2019's word of the year - Contentment 

2020's word of the year - Giving 

2021's word of the year - Purpose

2022's word of the year - Enjoy

2023's word of the year - Beauty

2024's word of the year - Amplify

I make lists every day with things I want to accomplish and for 2025 I have some specific goals:

- Create photos books (7 years worth!) 

- Clean out email & photos on my phone

- Complete house projects

    - Powder room

    - Ryan's office

    - Hallway

    - Master bedroom

    - Master closet

- Embark on a new venture! 

- Host monthly game night

- Learn to play pickle ball 

- Implement monthly meal planning

My 2025 Word of the Year ...

HONOR

RELATIONSHIPS

I want to honor my marriage, motherhood and friendships with words and care that is attentive, selfless and full of kindness.  I want to love others more than myself. 

TIME

I want to honor the time I've been given fulfilling my purpose. I want my job, every day tasks, fellowship with others and even the big celebratory moments to be spent intentionally. 

TREASURES

I want to honor my blessings, sharing what I have, including my talents freely with others. I want to generously give to others. 

THOUGHTS

I want to honor the person God made me to be with thoughts that are full of truth. Insecurities, comparison, and doubt can surface and be a distraction. I want to stand firm in knowledge and wisdom. 

With all these things, I set out to have all the fun I can in 2025!

Dress Beautifully in the New Year

XOXO Sarah Louise