Happy 2013!!!

I can hardly believe that we are already one week into the New Year. Time seems to be speeding up for me with each new day. I’ve spent the last couple of weeks thinking about this concept of time. Such a precious commodity, yet I don’t always spend it wisely. My days are full of more and more distractions. A guy in our church calls this “ADOS- Attention Deficit…Oooo Shiny!” I am definitely suffering from this syndrome.

I don’t really remember having this much trouble concentrating when I was younger. Maybe that’s because my brain was younger (*ugh*). Or maybe I’m struggling because I’m perimenopausal- I tend to blame everything else in my life on hormones, so why not this? Whatever the case, I am very easily distracted and have a hard time getting stuff done. I used to think that I was a great multi-tasker until I realized that I was great at starting tasks, but I wasn’t really finishing anything. I have an ever-growing to-do list and a house full of unfinished projects. I wonder if there is a support group for those who suffer from ADOS?

All kidding aside, it is this very issue that led me to choose the word “FOCUS” as my one word for 2013. Several years ago I gave up on making New Year’s resolutions and decided instead to choose one word to concentrate on throughout the coming year. This simplified approach has been much more helpful to me. I have experienced greater personal growth and fulfillment through this process.

So, for 2013 I will be focusing on FOCUS. Ironic? Perhaps. Necessary? Absolutely!

Look straight ahead, and fix your eyes on what lies before you. Mark out a straight path for your feet; stay on the safe path. Don’t get sidetracked; keep your feet from following evil. ~Proverbs 4:25-27