Looking Forward

Jan 3, 2010

I’m not big on resolutions, but this driven, type-A-to-the-core woman loves making lists and goals. Problem is often I push myself too hard right off the block and then run out of fuel before hitting the finish line. This year I’m attempting to set simple, steady, realistic goals. Ones I hope will stretch me without stressing me. And ones that I plan to take a day at a time, rather than trying to sprint through the race in the first week.

  • My Spiritual Goal: Psalm 91:1. That’s it. I figure if I can learn to do this well, peace will reign regardless of what the year holds.
  • My Family Goal: RELAX. I want to learn to chill out more, not make such a big deal out of trivial things, but make a huge deal out of the big things, like spending time and energy loving my husband and boys without restraint.
  • My Friendship Goal: Invest more deeply and intentionally in a few. Praying about who those “few” are.
  • My Personal Goal: Forgive what needs forgiving.
  • My Writing Goal: Finish my non-fiction book. I’m almost there! On top of that, I want to finish the last 40,000 words of my novel and dig into deep editing.
  • My Time Management Goal: Learn to check my email, FB, Twitter only three times a day. This includes being intentional about making solitude, introspection, and reflection as much a part of my daily routine as my chaotic internet life.
  • My Blogging Goal: Hmmmm … can’t tell you this one. You’ll just have to come back and visit this week to find out!

There you have it. What are some of your goals for 2010?

5 Comments

  1. Chrystie

    Oh, how I love the goals you set for yourself. I love your family goal and your time management goal. I have found those two go hand in hand for me. When I manage my time more wisely, then I am not as stressed or distracted during family time. I want to give my family the best of me, not just the rest of me.

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  2. Jerolyn

    Great goals Michele. I am not a resolution person either. However, this year I’ve been impressed to Be Intentional and Do the hard thing. I think I’m in for some stretching and growing.

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  3. Michele

    Thanks, Chrsytie and Jerolyn. It’s only January 4th and already I’m feeling the challenge. Glad I have good friends along the way, though. 🙂

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  4. alece

    …to risk more.

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  5. Michele

    Yep, Alece. Me, too. Playing it safe is overrated.

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