Yes, I do set Resolutions. I like to hold myself accountable. I make goals everyday, but these are generally the “big” or “pressing issues” that I want to overcome/achieve or what have you. Normally I review my “goals for the year” in Mid-June, but this year things got really busy for me around that time. I launched my photography business, and started a new venture that is working pretty well for me. I also resumed classes, and started getting out more…2010 so far has definitely been a good year for me. Anyways, I wanted to share with you all where I am resolution wise. Here’s what was written December 31, 2009
“2009 was alright for me as far as resolutions go. Of the 16 resolutions I made a year ago today, I managed to keep 13 of them… that’s 81%. .. not bad eh?
Most of my resolutions from last year focused on becoming a better person. There were (and still are) lots of things that I needed to come to an end. Things such as worrying, stressing and dysfunctional relationships were consuming my life- I was literally at the breaking point. This year, the resolutions I’ve made will sort of put into action my goals to become better all around, and some of them will remove some of the items listed on my “bucket list” such as swimming.
So, for the year Two Thousand and Ten, I resolve to:
1) Find a new church home, and listen to God’s direction for my life.
2) Sort out who is of real value to me and what my real value is to them.
3) End the toxic relationships in my life – I don’t need them!
4) Invest my time more wisely – Spend more time being quiet and listening.
5) Say what I mean, and mean what I say. I understand this is going to piss a few of you off, so I apologize in advance.
6) Enjoy life by trying new things, and foods (even tofu).
7) Limit my intake of sweets and salt (this will probably be the hardest one)
8) Work out regularly… at least 1 hour a day
9) Spoil myself at least once per month – maybe a new perfume, a spa day, some new shoes…
10) Learn to swim – I’m actually enrolled in an adult swim class – Help me JESUS!"
As of today August 24, 2010.. I’ve accomplished 80% of my goals for the year…
Goal #2 was by far the most challenging goal on my list. I let go of a lot of "friends" who were no good for me. , while letting peopleinto my life who were needed... looonnnggg story
#8 is kind of tricky, as I started the year running, and yoga-ing, and spinning, and a whole mess of other “sweat inducing” stunts. But fizzled about mid-year when things like raising a family, attending classes, taking pictures, marketing a new business, took front seat.
As for #1… I honestly don’t see that goal coming to fruition this year. One thing I must say is that I am closer to God. And that means a whole heck more to me than finding a church home I have entered into this strange quiet place with God that I’ve never been before, and oddly enough a small part of me doesn’t want to ruin it with “church”… just the word church puts a sour taste in my mouth.. .ugh...
Anyways, I just wanted to share with you where I was along my journey. I often get comment from people (most of which I don’t know) who seem to be “inspired” by my progress, determination or whatever the see in me that’s inspiring…
Enjoy Life-
Patricia
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