My 2015 "Word"

As many of you know, I don't believe in resolutions. I've made them in the past, and rarely stuck with them. So last year, after I read a few blog posts that suggested committing to a "word" instead, I figured that approach allowed me to make changes without setting strict goals. Letting a word guide my every day thoughts and actions was far more realistic for me, and I like to think that I did my best to maintain it.

Last year's "word" was "balance". With a new baby, and returning to work after four months of maternity leave, I strived to balance motherhood, marriage, work and friendships. And while I wasn't perfect in every aspect, I really tried my best.

This year, after much thought, I've decided to commit to the word "nourish", which is defined as:

...to provide (someone or something) with food and other things that are needed to live, be healthy, etc.

...to cause (something) to develop or grow stronger

I really love both definitions, and I think the word applies to so many aspects of my life. For instance...

* I want to nourish my body. From clean eating (which I am KICKING ASS with, btw), to consistent exercise, I want to make sure that I am nourishing myself physically. I've always loved to work out, but lately, I've been trying to focus on a balance of intense cardio HIIT workouts, and the strength and stretching of barre classes at The Dailey Method. As for the food, well, I love to eat, too. And I know this sounds horribly cheesy, but as of late, before I eat anything, I simply ask myself if it will "nourish" the body (and sometimes the mind, especially when it comes to coffee). For me, this simple question has worked.

(Right now, I am digging HIIT treadmill workouts, as well as CrossFit-type workouts. Pinterest has been an awesome resource for these!)

* I want to nourish my mind. For me, this can be achieved simply by taking more time to read. Now that our bedroom is completed, I've found that it's become such a relaxing space, and I enjoy just hanging out in bed and reading a good book.

(Are you tired of my bedroom pics yet?  Because I'm not!)

* I want to nourish my relationships. Whether it's a date night with Mike or brunch with friends, I need to embrace these opportunities as they arise, whether I "feel like it" or not.  And when it comes to my sweet little baby lady, I want to continue to just enjoy my time with her, regardless of other crap I need to get done.

(My little bestie. We took some time last week to snuggle before rushing out the door. It made my day.)

Do you have a "word" for 2015?  Or resolutions?  Tell me about them!