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Just a couple more days and we will be in 2011 – seemes hard to believe that this year is practically over. If you are like me, you probably spent too much time with your head in a tizzy from all that was going on. Well, take a deep breath and let’s try to focus on a few of the highlights of this year before we say ‘bye-bye’ to 2010.
As you know, I’m not one for New Year’s resolutions. I believe they cause more stress than encouragement for most people. And, really, do you actually believe that this time will be different? Why start the new year feeling like a failure by mid-January?
Instead, I encourage people (and myself) to make clear specific goals, and to break them into small, achievable steps. For example, rather than promising to lose weight, focus on eating more vegetables and working out three times a week. This way your goal is proactive and you are being responsible.
But before you even make those goals, take some time before midnight on December 31st to look at your accomplishments from this year. It might be challenging to recall some of your successes but that is why we must do it, this is not bragging. We need to acknowledge our successes. We know that the mistakes are always fresh on our minds. So, make a list of what you did well this year and celebrate a little. Look at how that success may change your life.
I know for me getting my first book out and doing some public speaking events helped me identify some different goals, things that I would have said were not for me. Don’t count things out because they might be a little scary – you never know what is just around the corner.
Well, it’s definitely January here in Ohio. fter the holidays have ended, we have snow, some areas have quite a bit. The bigger issue is the frigid temperatures! I promised myself that I would get up today at 6am to go to the gym to run/walk on the treadmill. Amazingly, I wsa actually awake before the alarm sounded and out of bed. I deliberately avoided checking the weather channel and got dressed to work out. I must say that I’m glad that I prepared my gear last night. That made a huge difference when I realized I would have to clear my car of snow before I could leave. Got it done without whining. 
Did 2.5 miles between the treadmill and elliptical, my favorite machine. Saw the usual crowd and no newbies. I really expected a few to show up with their resolutions stamped on their foreheads.
The weekend was good. Started my vision board for the year, did some light weights and emptied the fridge of a bunch of things I did not need to eat. Since I love to quilt and did not have much time over the past few months, I spent Friday and Saturday sewing – that was great and I went to bed smiling about what I accomplished. What have you been up to?
