This year, I have chosen the word(s): Lean in. To me, this phrase means to embrace challenges. I am a creature of habit and I normally don’t particularly enjoy change. Thus, I am going to work on accepting challenge and asking insightful questions to learn more.
Now, some days I might struggle to live out my word and that is okay. I am human. & life is a marathon, not a sprint. I think back to running the 2018 Disney Marathon on Sunday, January 11, 2015. This was my first marathon and I had already ran a 5k on Thursday, a 10k on Friday, and a Half Marathon on Saturday. Around mile 17, as I was entering The Wide World of Sports, it started to rain. I just wanted to start crying because of the pain and exhaustion I was feeling and throw in the towel. But I didn’t. I always feel amazing after I have overcome a challenge but the journey to get there is not always easy.
When someone challenges my ideas or thoughts, I am going to lean in and ask/ question them on their thinking.
I am going to lean into running more. I have started training for a half marathon coming up in February. Running is hard and my husband tells me that no matter how much faster you get, it never gets easier. I have to embrace that running is hard but it is good for my mental health. Thankfully, my husband is an amazing support system for me and a great running coach. He holds my water, paces me, gives me encouragement throughout my training, and tells me I have “speedy legs.” (insert heart eyes)
Also, I am going to lean into writing more and sharing my heart here on my blog. I love to write!
Finally, I am going to lean in to having more of a work/life balance. Now, I am writing this blog post during my holiday break. I feel relaxed and I don’t have many work demands at the moment. However, I know that as soon as I start back, the work demands will increase and I will be faced with the challenge to put work before running or completing household chores.
I am ready to LEAN IN!
What’s your word?
Peace + Love,
Molly
Molly Lamar 