This time of year brings many things: taxes, spring, allergies, longer days filled with warmth. What also comes this time of year is my birthday.
I used to be very goal driven but the last 5 years or so I had gotten away from thinking about tomorrow. This year though, I have been working toward getting back on track. I have been listening to self-help books on my drive to work. I find it starts my day off with a positive vibe and gets me revved up for my day.
Another change this year was buying index cards and writing goals on one side and on the flip side a treat when I achieve that goal. I would be overwhelmed if posted them all up on my board at the same time, so two go up. One is typically a more challenged goal and one is a bit easier. Right now the challenged goal is to pay off a credit card that got away from me. My treat, when I succeed, will be to start saving for a new walkway between my driveway and front steps. The easier goal is to eat 4 good dinners a week. That may not sound like a big deal but as a single person I have been known to have popcorn for dinner.
I think what I want to work on most this year is to simply be in the moment. Whatever moment that may be: work, giving the dogs a bath or tweeting with a friend. Each moment, trial or treat, is a gift that I need to embrace and I am very grateful to all my friends and family for filling my life.
If you have any suggestions on good self-help or sales books to listen/read please let me know!
If you have any suggestions on good self-help or sales books to listen/read please let me know!
Popcorn for dinner? Geez, Ginny... I'm a single guy and even I don't do that... often. ;)
ReplyDeleteI like your index card goal/reward trick. May have to try that myself.
I know Terry I know! Thanks for commenting:)
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