As I have mentioned before, I am a HUGE planner and list-maker. So I have learned a few things about goals and resolutions that have really been beneficial to me.
Everyone is different, but these ways of goal-setting have been so helpful!
RESOLUTIONS....
At the beginning of the school year, I pick a theme. I pray about it, study scriptures, find quotes, and think about what the school year will bring. I think about the possible trials up ahead, the kind of motivation I might need, how I want to improve that year, and how the theme will strengthen my relationship with Jesus Christ.
Last year my theme was a quote by Thomas S. Monson:
This year my theme is simple:
I wanted something simple, something that could change in meaning as the year went on. I wanted something that I could apply to every aspect of my life. I have learned so much about grace this year and how I can grow closer to Christ. It is the perfect motivation for me to grow in every aspect of my life, and the greatest reminder that even if I'm not growing like I should or would like to, I have the grace of God to help me.
The years before were the same as the Youth Themes...
2013: Stand Ye in Holy Places
2012: Arise and Shine Forth
2011: We Believe
2010: Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee: withersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9
These themes, even though they were church-wide, were the perfect themes for my year. (They were also chosen by the First Presidency through revelation) I loved the mutual activities we did that revolved around these themes. My testimony was strengthened in a very personal and powerful way. It was also good for my budding testimony to have a solid reminder of what I had already found to be true, so I could rely on that when hard trials came or I questioned by beliefs.
Another thing I love is that when January rolls around, I've already had my theme for 5 months, and it gives me a chance to deeply reflect and recommit to the theme.
Looking back on my themes, I noticed that they really characterize that time of my life. The theme brings back memories of revelation, achieved goals, lessons learned, and blessings.
So-pick a theme for this summer!! Last summer my theme was This talk and Article of Faith #13
Make it a goal in the upcoming General Conference to find a quote that resonates with you and make it your 2016 SUMMER THEME. :)
Psssst! I'm willing to write your theme in pretty calligraphy and email you a scanned copy for FREE! If you're interested, my email is liberty24601@gmail.com
Everyone is different, but these ways of goal-setting have been so helpful!
RESOLUTIONS....
At the beginning of the school year, I pick a theme. I pray about it, study scriptures, find quotes, and think about what the school year will bring. I think about the possible trials up ahead, the kind of motivation I might need, how I want to improve that year, and how the theme will strengthen my relationship with Jesus Christ.
Last year my theme was a quote by Thomas S. Monson:
To live greatly, we must develop the capacity to face trouble with courage, disappointment with cheerfulness, and triumph with humility.
I felt this quote was really applicable to my Senior year and the ups and downs, rejections and offers, and major decisions and good-byes I would face.This year my theme is simple:
Grow in Grace
(2 Peter 3:18)I wanted something simple, something that could change in meaning as the year went on. I wanted something that I could apply to every aspect of my life. I have learned so much about grace this year and how I can grow closer to Christ. It is the perfect motivation for me to grow in every aspect of my life, and the greatest reminder that even if I'm not growing like I should or would like to, I have the grace of God to help me.
The years before were the same as the Youth Themes...
2013: Stand Ye in Holy Places
2012: Arise and Shine Forth
2011: We Believe
2010: Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee: withersoever thou goest. Joshua 1:9
These themes, even though they were church-wide, were the perfect themes for my year. (They were also chosen by the First Presidency through revelation) I loved the mutual activities we did that revolved around these themes. My testimony was strengthened in a very personal and powerful way. It was also good for my budding testimony to have a solid reminder of what I had already found to be true, so I could rely on that when hard trials came or I questioned by beliefs.
Another thing I love is that when January rolls around, I've already had my theme for 5 months, and it gives me a chance to deeply reflect and recommit to the theme.
Looking back on my themes, I noticed that they really characterize that time of my life. The theme brings back memories of revelation, achieved goals, lessons learned, and blessings.
So-pick a theme for this summer!! Last summer my theme was This talk and Article of Faith #13
Make it a goal in the upcoming General Conference to find a quote that resonates with you and make it your 2016 SUMMER THEME. :)
Psssst! I'm willing to write your theme in pretty calligraphy and email you a scanned copy for FREE! If you're interested, my email is liberty24601@gmail.com
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