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I can feel my heartbeat go quicker thinking about the brand new planners, my clear 2007 SARK calendar, and a new chance to make my life even more simpler and more fulfilling.
I have a vision in my head of how I want next year to be.
Of course I had a vision last year too. It’s easy to think I didn’t move forward at all. I didn’t lose 10 pounds, keep my house organized from top to bottom, make tons of money, and stay perfectly balanced in al aspects of my life. After all, that is what the perfectionist in me would say is success.
But, the rational side of me says that not everything you accomplish is through goals. And as long as some improvement is made you are headed in the right direction. I want to feel happy and successful about what I did do. The only one stopping me from that is that voice in my head that tells me I am never enough.
So, I told that voice to be quiet.
This is the year I:
- started to get regular massages and get my hair cut at a real salon.
- got rid of three activities that no longer interested me and had more time to pursue ones that did
- set boundaries on work time
- went to two fantastic seminars
- introduced my son to Shakespeare at the theatre
- swam every week in the spring and summer
- switched to soft contacts
- invited more people out to lunch
- landscaped my yard with my husband
- doubled my newsletter list
- got closer with my Mom
- went to three family reunions
- had trials with my kids but still have a great relationship where we talk to each other
- got certified as a Family Manager Coach
- took the kids out of the midwest for the first time
- went cavern exploring even though I was trembling in spots from the height
- limited my time at one of my volunteer activities and added more time to another I am passionate about
- started playing the piano again
- played many games, did tons of crafts and went on lovely hikes with the family
- signed up for the grocery game to cut coupon clipping time
- stayed caught up with email most of the time
- am half way done creating my business manual
- and really spent time in spiritual matters
Now I feel energized and optimistic about the year ahead. What small changes or things did you accomplish this year? Go ahead, tell that voice in your head to be quiet.
Love this entry! So often we focus on the great goals … but these simple things you listed matter greatly.
Subscribing to your site. Can’t wait to read more.
A true insigtht. and really focused gaols.I wish u luck coming year
I also got entry in darrens project.
http://technospot.net/blogs/index.php/2006/12/19/predicting-the-evolution-of-techspot-insideout/
And i am feeding your blog.There wont be another chance to meet so many bloggers
Merry Christmas
Hey Beth – Great Post!
Great first step – Getting clarity about what we want for our future.
When I ask most people if they planned to be in their current situation, they say no. “I just kind of ended up here.”
Crap life-strategy.
By not making a decision, you are making a decision.
Keep up the great writing Beth!
Craig Harper
john@craigharper.com.au
http://www.craigharper.com.au
For years I avoided writing resolutions because I was anticipating the horrible sense of defeat and failure that I thought I would have in view of those I didn’t accomplish.
Somehow my business planning and goalsetting is always more successful than my personal life. Now, why is that?!
Without asking if you actually listed all these things you DID get done as goals, I want to say that I really like the idea of making a list at years end of what you did do that you’re proud of rather than that self-defeating process (for me, anyway) of making New Year’s Resolutions.
Your list made me smile!
Katie
Thanks all for making my day 🙂