I'm the kinda girl that loves starting with a clean slate. I'm also the kinda girl that can't wait to dirty it up again. Let's be serious though. Like everyone else, I wanna develop and grow. Let's be specific - Grow deeper...not wider :) So on January first, I jotted down my goals for oh-nine. Now posted on the fridge front, they are a constant reminder that this year will be one for the record books.
And while I still want to do my monthly goals each month, this yearly list will be great for some of my long-term objectives. Sure, some of the resolutions are once-a-monthers, some one-timers, and some every-dayers. But in the end what is important is to set purpose in my life. Mostly so I can scream 'SCORE!' when I succeed. And then also so that I can take a red fatty marker to check off my accomplishment.
I like goals that are measurable. Otherwise, how can you know if you kicked bootie?!? And that is why I had a hard time with one specific resolution. Which one? Yea - it didn't make the list. It is one resolution that I can't count, or put on a scale, or check off a list. I can't ask someone if I nailed it. Or if I failed worse than Paris Hilton post-prison. Let me explain.
I want to be more appreciative of the things I have. I own so much. Too much. That attitude combined with a poor memory spurred me to create Project Appreciation. I decided to take photos of each item that I buy this year (all non-necessities) and log them on Photobucket. If I feel like spending money or shopping or if I turn into a green greed goblin, I can click the link in my sidebar and get a quick reminder of all that I already own. What a great kick in my unappreciative pants, right?! And hopefully Project Appreciation will help me save a greenback or two. And isn't 'being more green' on everyone's list this year?!?
So what are your resolutions? Did you stick to one or were you like me with a list out the wazoo? Did you go measurable? or are general goals more your style? I hope one resolution that made the cut was "leave more comments on Bower Power". Just kidding. Unless ya wanna :)
9 comments:
Very good list. I hope you get it all done. And I am sure you will. I wish you the best.
Great list, and I love the little project list you have in your sidebar too. I'm still reflecting on my goals this year but have decided to make 3 monthly goals and see how I go each month.
Love your list - figures that you would make a cute list. Love your project appreciation idea, too - keep us posted on how it goes!
Okay, I'll follow the resolution and leave more comments when I read your posts!
My plan isn't for year-long goals (I kinda forget what they were by the end of the year), so I started setting month-long goals and 5 month-long goals. Don't know where the number five came, but it's working so far.
Have a great near year!
Katie
Awesome list...I stuck to mine last year until September...then I flaked out on the healthy eating and exercise which means I'm starting off 2009 with the 12 pounds I had lost last year. Healthy eating/living and exercising are tops on my list of resolutions!
Great list! I wouldn't have the willpower to look over my list every day and that's why it isn't posted on the fridge.
Fab goals, although I have to say that I do not think you have 20 pounds to lose. You look great.
As for the project appreciation, I love that. thanks for sharing. I just finished reading "Getting a life" - and it talks a lot about the things that you have and how much happiness they bring you... it was a kick in my pants to think through purchases before just sticking them in my cart.
I love lists! And yours is an inspiration. Also, Project Appreciation is such a fab idea--I live out my spending fantasies vicariously thru you, you know =)
The only NY's resolution I ever followed thru on was "stop drinking soda" a few years ago. Although I think this had to do with seeing a video of someone dissolving a penny with some Coca-Cola. Eh, whatever works.
I love Anne of Green Gables with all her drama! Love your list- especially Project Appreciation, maybe I'll join in.
Post a Comment