Loving this idea that I read at Clover Lane about choosing one word to represent what you will be working on for the coming year. The idea originated from The Crazy Good Life.

My word for 2010 is CONSISTENCY.

Hubby and I were talking about how you can make changes for the better, but unless you stick at it through the “teething period” (where you have to put in the most effort, and have the most resistence) and if you stop, you will never get to the part where it gets easier.

Once you are there, however, you have to consistently work at it. If you don’t,  you will slide back down to where you started.

So this year I am going to work on doing the small important things, often. I am going to be engaged and be present. I am going to make sure I get the most out of this ride! I am going to notice and take time to marvel at all that is wonderful around me!

Here are some neat quotes:

“Consistency is more than this huge, gigantic effort of moving mountains.  It is also the small efforts that we do every single day….. Don’t give up!  It is never giving up.

Consistency creates habits.  Habits make the difference in success or failure.

Keep at it and never, ever give up.  Never give up on YOU!

Believe In Yourself”

CATHY, Certified Life Coach

I also love this quote:

“In my office is a beautiful painting of a wheat field. The painting is a vast collection of individual brushstrokes—none of which in isolation is very interesting or impressive. In fact, if you stand close to the canvas, all you can see is a mass of seemingly unrelated and unattractive streaks of yellow and gold and brown paint. However, as you gradually move away from the canvas, all of the individual brushstrokes combine together and produce a magnificent landscape of a wheat field. Many ordinary, individual brushstrokes work together to create a captivating and beautiful painting.

Each family prayer, each episode of family scripture study, and each family home evening is a brushstroke on the canvas of our souls. No one event may appear to be very impressive or memorable. But just as the yellow and gold and brown strokes of paint complement each other and produce an impressive masterpiece, so our consistency in doing seemingly small things can lead to significant spiritual results. “Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small things proceedeth that which is great” (D&C 64:33). Consistency is a key principle as we lay the foundation of a great work in our individual lives and as we become more diligent and concerned in our own homes.”

ELDER DAVID A BEDNAR