In like a Lion, out like a Lamb? That's what they say about March, but this is January! I'm watching the Weather Channel as I write and there are a few snow flurries in Atlanta right now, but not expecting any accumulation. Not likely to get any this far down the I-85 corridor, though. The only snow I get to see any more is on the tv. Bummer. The North Wind ushered in the New Year and has been blowing steadily all day with gusts that sound like thunder rolling over the roof. The gusts remind me of the song "Winds of Change" by Starship (formerly Jefferson Starship) in the 1980's. As this is the beginning of a new year, and an election year to boot, I think it's quite fitting.
This is a good time to take stock of where you are, look back at where you've been, and think about where you want to go this year. Take some time to sit down and think about the past year. What were the goals you set to accomplish? Did you manage to accomplish them? What were the obstacles or challenges you faced along the way? If you were able to overcome them, how did you do so? If not, is there any way you can avoid them this year? Are you where you wanted to be, or at least very close?
Now think about what you would like to accomplish this year. Put your goals in writing and place them somewhere where you will see them often, preferably every day. Keep in mind, though, that nothing is etched in stone. You can change your mind, your goals, and your direction at any time. For now, just think about things that you would like to do, any place you would like to visit, anything you would like to accomplish and write them down. Take a break, then come back and review your list and try to determine what you would need to do to achieve those goals. Write those things down, too. This is probably the hardest part, at least it is for me, so don't stress. This is where researching and networking can help immensely. But for now, you just want to get an idea of what you want for your life in this new year.
The winds of change are blowing. This is a year of high energy. Tap into it. Make it productive, make it fun!
Happy New Year to all of you!
StellaD
from Sweetwater Press
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Thanks for your words of inspiration. You are right, making a list of goals is great. But it is incomplete without deciding what I need to do to achieve them. That's what I need to work on.
Thanks for dropping by, meowart, and you are so right. Making the goals list is the easy part. Trying to figure out how to reach those goal is tough. Is for me, anyway. Good luck on your path!
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