I always enjoy taking time in late December/early January to think about the year ahead. What are my goals for the year? How do I break those goals down and take steps day by day, week by week, and month by month so that I can see those goals accomplished by the end of the year? Even though it takes a little while, it is worth it for me to take that time to think, write, and decide.
My list of goals are grouped into three different categories: personal, home (family), and work. Once I have a realistic listing of 5-6 goals for each group, I decide on specific deadlines for each one. Then, I print my list out and keep it in my journal. At the end of each month, I take a couple of minutes to read through the list again to see what I have accomplished – I love checking things off! 🙂 – as well as see if I am on track to accomplish those goals that are more long-term in nature.
One of my personal goals for 2010 is to continue to memorize Scripture, so I have updated that SK webpage and will attempt to list each month’s passage.
Have you taken the time to list your goals for 2010? If not, I would encourage you to do so!
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
January 11, 2010 at 10:32 am
Thanks, Kristin. Makes such good sense. Accountability is so important…
January 11, 2010 at 1:23 pm
Hey Kristin,
Good to see a post from you.
I didn’t write my goals down… But I think I will now, after reading your post. I like to check things off too, and making a list of stuff to do each day is very effective for me, so maybe a long term list will be, too.
XOXO
Blessings,
Joce
February 24, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I was encouraged to begin working out by one of my friends. So for the first time in my life I have joined a gym. I’m working out in Batavia 3 days a week. I can now do two miles on the treadmill–I could barely do a mile when I started. My pace has increased also. I’ve tried a couple other machine and have even used the weight machines. I actually enjoy it; feel great; and have lost a few pounds so far.
I’ve been journaling and doing devotions more consistently since I’ve started working out too. I do some in the morning and some in the evening. I still prefer evenings. How are you doing with your resolutions?