Today I’m working out at the gym.
The parking lot at the gym was full this week. Every year we see the same situation. People make new years resolutions to go to the gym a number of times every week. By March the parking lot is back to normal as resolutions are broken. Like the story of the tortoise and the hare, I find small, consistent steps in the right direction get me to my destination.
Instead of setting resolutions, I develop long and short term goals for myself. My friend Wally says there are no big goals, some goals just take longer than others to accomplish. It is rewarding to achieve what I set out to accomplish, especially those long term goals.
I worked full time and had three children under ten years of age when I decided to earn my Bachelors and Masters degrees. For almost ten years I studied, graduating with high honors both times. I felt a great sense of accomplishment when I walked across the stage and accepted my diplomas.
My husband and I enjoyed dinner at our favorite sushi spot this week and reflected back over the last year. We reviewed our progress on individual goals and our family goals. We toasted our successes and made plans to complete goals in the works. Take time to reflect on where you want to be in January 2011 then make your plans to get there.
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Where are You today?
