Dec. 29, 2008 - Planning for 2009 & A Chance to Win
One of my favorite things to do during the last week of the year is to fill in the calendars for next year, and plan for all the things we'd like to include. It always seems like just a few things, but by the time I get it all filled in, I realize that we're going to have to be organized in order for everything to happen "decently and in order."
There are a few things that are helpful when planning ahead, and one of them is looking back. I like to look back at my datebook for the current year, and ask myself:
- What went well?
- What didn't?
- Are there any areas that got neglected?
- Are there any people I need or want to spend more time with in the coming year?
- What can I do differently that could make next year even better?
These questions help me remember details about the year just past, and I always hope they'll help to keep me from repeating mistakes;-). One thing that didn't go well this year was my overall fitness level. My neck and shoulder went out twice-- once in July (returned to full functioning in late September), and once in November (still not back to normal).
After the first episode, I had planned to keep doing the exercises the chiropractor prescribed, but because I was busy finishing the American and British Literature books, I let them slide, so it happened again. This time, when I get to feeling decent again, I'm definitely going to keep doing the exercises and add in yoga and whatever else is recommended. I don't particularly enjoy exercise, except walking, but if I have to do it in order to stay healthy, I'm going to do it. Ugh.
Beyond little insights like these, looking back helps me see if I've spent one-on-one time with each of my family, and how often we've all had time together. Just as we sometimes need to rebalance a financial portfolio, we sometimes need to rebalance our lives and priorities. Now is the perfect time!
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Be sure to stop by Miss Jocelyn's blog, A Pondering Heart, for a chance to win something from her amazing Winter Bundle. She has gathered some wonderful gifts, and all you need to do to enter is to leave a comment on her blog. Enjoy!
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