I use Twitter on and off - and follow Chris Brogan. One of his most recent posts set me thinking : You can see it here.
Basically he uses 3 words as his guiding light throughout the year. These three words are likely to be different for each person. It's personal. It's all about you. I decided that this year that I would try his approach.
ADAPT : The only constant is change. This year is going to be massive for me. I know that already. Come September, I will be sitting in an empty nest and that scares the hell out of me. So what am I going to do about it ? Well - I am going to prepare for it. I am going to accept the changes and set my ducks in a row. I am fortunate enough to know that my changes are coming and therefore I have time to get ready and prepare for this metamorphosis. Rather than wallow in self pity, I can look forward to creating a new me ... ( OK - with a little apprehension ).
Someone once said : "If you have nothing to cry about - you probably have a fairly empty life."
I hope there aren't going to be too many tears. But I want to embrace the ups and the downs of 2011.
GRATITUDE : There are many people in my life who mean such a lot to me and I want to enjoy their company more. I want to make more of an effort to be with them. I need to surround myself with people who make me feel good and distance myself from the 'magic-takers'.
That aside - I feel that it is important to be more accepting of others, of their weaknesses and their differences. I read somewhere that we should be more gracious and not so quick to judge.
I want to appreciate what I have. What's working for me and what's not ?
What's most important to me ? My family and my home - period. A close second are my friends. I also love spending time at my job. I hate to say it's my passion as that word is so over-used now - but my photography business is one thing that truly defines me.
However, I want to be able to give them all 100%. To accomplish this I have to look after myself. One of my facebook friends left a post yesterday saying her resolution was :
To enjoy everyday with nobody else's agenda to consider.
'What would you enjoy doing today?' - will be my daily question this year.
I love having coffee with friends. I love walking in the fresh air. I love travelling. I love a good cup of coffee. There are so many small things that make a difference to our lives. What makes you feel good ?
FOCUS : I need more of this. I have the attention span of a cocker spaniel. No sooner have I embarked on a task that I am sniffing around for something better - something else to concentrate on. I find it hard to finish things. I need to finish things. So, although I am a terribly organised person - I lack focus. I must concentrate harder to be a completer ( is that a word ? )
This flitting from one task to another is a complete time waster. I know this and yet I still cannot get the balance right. Well in 2011 I have to make a concerted effort to get things done.
How do you do this ? If anyone can help me here I will be eternally grateful.
SO - Have you made resolutions - or perhaps you have a few words that might be guiding you through 2011. Fancy sharing them ?
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