As 2011 is wrapping up I have spent some time thinking about the last year and what I would like 2012 to look like. This year was full of experiences—both good and bad—that I had little control over. A couple examples are losing my job in Memphis, house drama, the death of O’Malley, Daly’s epilepsy, the birth of my niece, and a renewed closeness both with and to my family. I have had some wonderful opportunities this year such as attending my first ever Pink Party in New York City, meeting new people, advancing in my studies, and the adoption of Titai into our clan.
I have also seen myself grow more anxious and discontented; things that I do not want to carry into next year. So instead of resolutions for 2012 I have decided to start a list of goals and action items for 2012 that I expect will transform as the days, weeks, and months go by. This list is a mixture of things I want to reduce in my life and those things I want to nurture and grow. Each item should be something that I can directly impact; something that happens because of my choosing. While some things are a variation on resolutions gone by, the reasoning behind them is different. Other items are a result of themes that seem to keep popping up in my life. Here is what I have so far. Let me know how they compare to what is on your list.
Goals and Action Items for 2012
1.
Warrior Dash with LadyBoyd - September 2012
- Cardio & Strength training is needed.
2. Reduce Negativity
- Consistent quiet time for devotions and reflections
- Limit contact with negative people
- Limit amount of time/effort spent complaining/discussing/dwelling on hurts/wrongs which not only contribute to my own negativity but to that of others as well
- Exercise (for endorphin release)
3. Declutter
- Physically – reduce possessions
- Monetarily – reduce spending and debt
- Diet – eat more whole foods, less processed foods
- Emotions – along with reducing negativity, setting time aside for journaling/blogging
