12/31/2022
Taking a break- from many things- is something that's been on my heart for the last half of this year. 2022 has been rough for me in many ways and I've spent most of this year just wanting things to be different, better, less crazy and messy. I've never made any real new year's resolutions or goals, but I've got a few things I really need to make a priority so that 2023 is different.
✨️2023 Resolutions✨️
•Spend less time worrying, rushing, and stressed
•Strengthen my marriage
•Pray more intentionally
•Be more present with my kids
•Spend less time on my phone
•Study my Bible regularly
•Spend more one on one time with my husband
•Be more patient with my kids
•Spend less
•Save more
•Work out regularly
•Read more books
Accomplishing these things will require change and intentionality. Many times we set goals but never put any action behind them to fully reach them. Change can be scary, but sometimes it's just necessary!
One of my goals in 2022 was to attend church regularly. We have found a wonderful church that really feels like home and I've gotten closer to God this year than I ever have, and I am so thankful for that. He has been working in me and stirring things up, drawing me closer to Him daily. One of the main things we've focused on this year is being intentional and how time-or not having enough of it- is our biggest roadblock in our relationship with God. And I realized it's really the main roadblock in many other areas of my life, too.
Since I can't make more time, I'm going to start making the MOST of the time I do have. I have prayed and prayed on what changes I need to make to be able to accomplish the things I want to accomplish in the new year. They're big changes. They come with a little sadness, but so much peace!
My photography business has been so fruitful and such a blessing to me, I am so thankful for each and every one of you who supports me! But since starting a new full time job in April, it's been hard to juggle it all. It has become more stressful than enjoyable, turnaround times are longer than I'd like, it's hard to schedule new sessions with all the things going on in my life... my creativity and talent stems from passion and love for photography, and if my heart's not in it, I don't believe I can to my job to the best of my ability.
So, I'm taking a step back. I'm not sure for how long, or exactly what next year will look like, but I know that my heart and my soul need a break. I have a few reschedules and gift certificate recipients that I will work in, and I may decide to take a few summer clients when I'm off for summer break, but for the most part I want to just spend this new year spending more time with my babies and enjoying weekends with my husband. Bliss. ✨️
I've decided to also take a break from social media. I spend too much time mindlessly scrolling and not being present with my family, as many of us do. It's something that's been pulling on my heartstrings for awhile now, I've just been afraid to be "out of the loop". I plan on popping in every so often and sharing pictures of the kids for our family and friends who keep up with us through Facebook, but no more daily scrolling.... it already feels so freeing! 💕
Tonight at midnight, I'm deleting my Facebook app.
If you need me, you have my number! (It's listed on my photography page if you don't) Text me anytime!
I can't wait to see all the things 2023 will bring.
May it be happy, blessed, less stressed, and completely beautiful!
So much love to you all! ❤️
