// New Year, New Growth

Happy New Year everyone!!

I'm 10 days late, I know. But as the saying goes... "Better late than never" right? ... right?! ;P

Anyhow, y'know how when January 1st rolls around everyone is starting their "New Years resolutions?" (aka, diets, workout routines, Bible studies, etc) And y'know how the majority of those resolutions are completely lost by Groundhogs Day (if not before?)
How are we to grow if we cannot be consistent with our goals?!?!

Note: I'm not at all saying resolutions are a bad thing.

Having goals is GREAT! For instance, this blog is a result of one of last years "resolutions."

However, problems arise when we don't set smart goals. (Yes, I am a CollegePlus student.) One of the many lessons CP has taught me is that in order to grow, my goals should be S.M.A.R.T..

Specific
       Measurable
              Attainable
                     Relevant
                            Time-specific

So here is a challenge for you and for myself... Make one or two resolutions that are important to you and set goal statements that are clear, purposeful, and attainable. It should help to make your objective more meaningful to you.



// My "resolution" for the year is to set small monthly goals for my school, health, and relations.
With the help of some friends I have chosen a goal word for the year.

INVEST. 

My vision for this year is to grow in my knowledge and relationship with God, invest in opportunities to serve others, steward my time and invest it wisely, invest time and energy in growing my relationships with family and friends, and have diligence in my studies.

To make this a smart goal I want to...
1) Stay diligent in my Bible study and post what God has been teaching me here twice monthly.
2) Be able to give at least 1 account a week that I have invested in those around me
3) Test once a month
 

Hope 2016 is filled with blessings and growth!!
~ Hannah