In theory, we should be able to take all of the lessons we have learned and carry them into a new year never having to revisit the same stumbles and obstacles. And yet, I know a year from now I could very well be writing about the same struggles and re-learning the same lessons.
Some of my goals for 2012...
1. shore up my finances... I've decided living paycheck to paycheck is not fun! It's time to clean it up and be smarter.
2. write more... I grew up being the math nerd while fighting my way through english classes never feeling confident in writing for a grade. I started blogging back in the myspace era and I always feel better after I can get some of my thoughts out on "paper." Half of my job is writing and it's not as much fun as writing for fun. I think I'm better when I think no one is reading. However... here's to more writing without caring about the audience.
3. step out of complacency... Sometimes we get stuck in a rut. Sometimes it's out of habit or fear or safety but either way we're stuck. I want to step out... perhaps take a risk to move in a new direction. I don't mean it has to be a physical move and I don't think it should be a stupid move but I don't want to be afraid to move. I like routine, but I can't fear change.
4. give more... If I could follow through with number one, there would be some financial giving attached to this but I'd also like to give more of my time. Maybe that means a mission trip... maybe tutoring... maybe volunteering for an afternoon. I'm not sure what it looks like, but I am a firm believer in helping others helps yourself and we all have so much to give.
Whenever you put goals in black and white there's some fear expectations won't be met and now they're out there for everyone to watch you fail (or succeed if you're in the glass half full category). In the same way... there's accountability now. Hopefully you can help me stick to these... or at least help me take steps toward reaching them. What are your goals for 2012?
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