Each year as the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Eve, I think about the year ahead and what I hope to accomplish. I make a list of my professional goals and divide it into categories; Doable, Hopeful, Bucket List and do the same for my personal goals. I try to keep it as realistic as possible and refrain from putting the cliché items on the list. Why set yourself up for failure in the first month? I also do not make the list ridiculously long. Why put that much pressure on yourself? I’m all about motivation and excelling, but I also want to keep it in perspective.
The last 2 years have been challenging to say the least and as of now, 2022 is off to a rocky start. But I’m remaining positive and hoping we get through this quickly. This bump in the road had not deterred me from setting my goals, but I do know that I may be delayed in making them happen. But like I always say, and you can confirm with my friends, family and colleagues, “It is what it is.” I have learned that I have absolutely no control over anything except how I react to it. So, each day, I remember to breath and stay focused.
What do you hope to accomplish this year? I’d love to hear your thoughts. I’ve included a blank goals page to help get you started. Good luck!!
Happy New Year!!
Dear Lisa:
Happy New Year to you! Thanks for the inspiration—and your example of being both positive and productive!
My wish and dream is to see my book writing goals realized, as I wish for all my other dear book writing friends!
Again, Happy New Year, Lisa! And Happy New Year to all!
Happy New Year!! I see it in our near future!!
Hi, Lisa: I want to further establish my pathway as an entrepreneur.
You got this!!
Lisa — We are only 4 days in…so if you are off to a rocky start, that means things will get better. You will be fine! Can’t keep a super talent like you down for long.
I still have too many things that I want to accomplish…however, recognizing the crowded space in my brain, I have elicited a kindred soul, my sorority sister and college chum who is much like me, to be an accountability partner. We have started a quick, weekly 20 min session called Sundays at Seven. We had our first one this past week, and it was great. Reported that I sorted two large bags of things belonging to my daughter for her to take, or leave for disposal in my discretion; sorted books (found some first print Harry Potter books), unsubscribed to some emails, took a box of stuff to Goodwill, bought stickies for my Kanban board. She finished writing a play, found a co-producer and planning to get it filmed. We are both tickled with ourselves.
Thanks for the words of encouragement!! Sundays at Seven sounds great and it looks like you accomplished a lot. Looking forward to the next sprint!!
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