I love this time between Christmas and New Year, where I get to take stock of the year gone by, and see how I can improve. I know many folks don't like to make New Year resolutions, but I typically make them twice a year. It seems to be my natural rhythm to assess whether I'm living my life the way I want to and should around the New Year and sometime again in the summer.
Last year I made daily goals.
1. Have one-on-one time with each family member every day.
2. Pray every day.
3. Walk every day.
4. Write every day.
5. Be kind every day.
I'm happy to say that I did well, but I could've challenged myself more. This year I want to stretch and reach higher so in addition to my daily goals, this is what I'd like to see happen:
1. Finish YA WIP (Damaged)
2. Polish shorts and send them out at least once a month.
3. Lose weight.
How about you? What would you like to see happen in your writing/personal life? Care to share?
Have a happy, healthful and joyous New Year!
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I've been ruminating about goals and resolutions. What's realistic but still challenging? What will enrich my life? What will take me further down my life's path? And here it is--your list from last year! :) Thanks, Vijaya! Best wishes in meeting your goals in 2010. Jane
ReplyDeleteOh Vijaya, your daily goals are the best! And I think I will take them on as my own, save for #1 as I have plenty of quality time with Stan already.
ReplyDeleteAs for other goals, those of a more long term nature, your #2 is one I definitely need/want to work on.
Thank you, Jane and Bish. The daily goals keep me super-grounded, not to mention, keep the balance.
ReplyDeleteI love your daily goals, Vijaya. So important to make sure we're doing the stuff every day that matters to us! And your long-term goals are excellent, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura. The daily routine life is what's really important to me ... and the rest should follow.
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