Happy New Year everyone! I know, I know, it’s already January 2nd. But yesterday sort of turned into one last hurrah for the holidays. I took a break from work and slept in, stayed in my pajamas, watched TV, told myself it was the last day that calories don’t count (because we all know calories don’t count over the holidays), and I didn’t touch my computer. Not once. Which is quite a feat. (Ask Jake if you don’t believe me on that.)
It was a hurrah to 2012, but it was also an ode to 2013.
Because as great as 2012 was, there are some changes that need to be made this year. Particularly, changes in how I spend my time. My business grew a ton in 2012, which was nothing short of extraordinary for me. But it also swallowed me whole at the end there. I barely had time for family and friends, and my poor husband hardly ever saw me, even though we live in the same house. And that’s not how I want to live my life. Yes, I LOVE photography and I’m incredibly blessed to wake up in the morning and call this my job. But there are more important things, more important people in my life, and they deserve better from me. In fact, my clients do, too. I’ve realized I don’t have to take every single inquiry that comes my way. It’s better not to, actually. Better to say no to some and be able to give everything I’ve got than say yes to all and not have enough of me to go around.
In 2012 I learned the hard way… when you spread yourself too thin, nobody gets the best of you.
So this year is going to be different. This year is shutting off the computer at 5 and spending more time with Jake and family. This year is about consistent blogging and lots of attempts at cooking. This year is learning to say no and giving myself the right to have days off. This year is better planning and not letting laundry get the better of me. This year is having more efficient time management and taking more evening hikes. This year is working on keeping my office straight and, most importantly, my priorities straighter.
In the words of Eminem: You don’t get another chance, life is no Nintendo game.
Here’s to a new year. And here’s to making it the best one yet.
