I think there’s a difference between being optimistic and when it’s something you really feel in your bones to be true. I truly feel deep in my bones that 2013 is going to be a special year in many ways.
Every new year brings with it re-assessment of the previous year and thoughts about what we want from the year ahead. This year was no different in that respect, but I truly feel like I’ll meet my goals for 2013. Resolutions have a bad rap because most people are no longer sticking to them within a matter of weeks (as evidenced by how un-busy the gym becomes by the end of February). Because of this, I chose this year to focus on three areas: my heart, my soul, and my health – I will do more of what’s GOOD for me in each of these areas. I even took it a step further and laid out things to tackle every month that relate to these three areas. Goals you can see are more attainable.
I’ve been told by many that “romance comes when you least expect it”… implying that you can actually try too hard to find the person who is right for you. So, sitting on my couch on Friday night – that’s gonna work? I don’t think so! I will make a concerted effort to put myself in situations where I can meet people that might just be right for me. So many things are food for the soul – spending time with good friends, going to church, reading more and watching TV just a bit less, self-reflection, and so on. And, I’ve done a pretty good job over the past 18 months of eating well and exercising regularly, but I can do more—I can do so much better—and mixing it up is a good thing.
SO – I wrote a list of things I want to do more of… actually speak to friends and family more (vs. email, text, FB), draw more, sing more, sleep more, WRITE more 🙂, meet more new people, save more, etc. Just about every item on the list could be placed in the heart, soul, or health category, so I’ve set reasonable—and attainable—goals month-by-month! Part of the reason people fail at their resolutions or other goals they set for themselves is because they seem too big. If you break them down and think about things bit by bit, it becomes easier.
As my friend Sean Croxton shared in his blog today, those little things are also easy to NOT do. But, the little things will add up over time, so if you think of it in terms of laying bricks, every step you take matters and will add up, all making a difference.
My birthday is on the 13th and this is the only year of ’13 I will experience – bonus year! Will this year be a platinum birthday? I intend to make the most of the year… Making each day count, which includes taking those days to do NOTHING! Sleeping in and lazy days are not only earned, but good for the heart, soul, and health!
Cheers to all of us for an amazingly lucky ’13.