What is difficult to manage is the DOING of it all and, to borrow from Sir Terry Pratchett, the "headology" of it all. In order to do this, I have to focus, with intention and with clarity, and map things out.
To that end, I stumbled across a book called "Your Best Year: 2018 Life Edition" by Lisa Jacobs. It is a book designed to help you clarify your goals and map them and achieve them. I'll be doing some of the work from the book here because I think it will be kind of fun to put it out there and join in the online fun. Lisa blogs over at http://www.marketyourcreativity.com/blog/ and she's doing a 7 day review of the year there, which is also the beginning of her book. I'm several days behind, so I am going to jump in now with answers to the first two sections of the book and Day 1 of her seven day review.
1. What was time very well spent this year?
- PSG - a week with friends and freres.
- Memorial Day trip to Pawhusaka OK with Kristin
- The first two college classes to finish my degree
- Talking with River about Ken Wilbur
- Las Vegas Trip
2. What was money very well spent this year?
- The months where I paid for housecleaning
- New TV stand
- New bedroom set
- Gaming/graphics computer
- Art supplies for ST
- Dinner at Mon Ami Gabi with ST in Vegas
3. What are your favorite memories of 2017?
- Waking up to see the mist on the lake at PSG
- Snorkeling for the first time
- Playing games with Mom and Dad
- Seeing ST show his artwork
- Driving around Chicago with Kelsey looking at where we used to live and work
- Seeing the Marvel exhibit with Linda and Jim and Marla
- Riding the train around Vegas with ST late at night
4. What did you accomplish or complete this year?
- Danced in public again
5. Did you make any progress on long term goals?
- I finished my first quarter back in school to finish my Bachelor's Degree
6. What felt successful about the year, as a whole?
- Realizing how unhappy I was at my job
- Making the decision to become a minister
- Volunteering at Stepping Stones and making a difference.
- Losing a size in tops and pants
7. Did you overcome any obstacles or mental blocks this year?
- I got fired from my dream job and didn't die.
- I stepped back on the dance floor after thinking I had left that part of me behind.
- I was able to weigh myself and track food without freaking out.
8. What did you learn about yourself after all that happened in 2017?
- I am resilient.
- My body loves it when I dance and move.
- I am a good partner
- I am compassionate and make others feel safe.
9. Who nurtured or supported you most this year?
- ST
- Linda
- Kelsey
- Kristin
10. Who did you enjoy nurturing or supporting?
- Kelsey
- Linda
- ST
- Kristin
