Greetings,
It is almost the end of the year. For many, it is the time of year to make lists.
Children are making their wish lists for Santa. You may have lists of presents to buy.
Even with the busyness of the season, I think of other kinds of lists. I can't help but reflect on what has happened during the past year, and think about what I want to happen in the coming year.
What would happen to your confidence level if you trained yourself to focus on all your successes instead of the setbacks?
Here are questions that may help you bring to mind your wins during the past year.
Did you start, or continue, a yoga program or other exercise?
For me: You KNOW my passion for yoga. And, I've now committed to walking more, aiming to walk 10,000 steps a day. An accurate step-counter (I use OMRON, available on amazon for about $33) keeps track if I do that and it records and graphs the results on my computer.
Have you improved your diet, minimized stress, or changed your bedtime so you are getting more sleep?
I have a great diet, do stress relieving practices, but need to get more sleep. I'll put more regular sleep on next year's goal list.
Have you begun to learn something new?
I have been learning something new this year--I have been learning a new Tai Chi practice. I smile to see the picture on my 2009 vision board of a group doing Tai Chi in unison (reproduced below in section called Great Start to the New Year). Little did I consciously know at the beginning of 2009 how much Tai Chi would be part of my life this year; I have just returned from an intensive weekend certification.
I am finding Tai Chi a wonderful practice to complement yoga. For those in New England, I will be offering a brand-new, day-long Tai Chi for Arthritis workshop on January 9.
For those on the west coast, I WILL offer yoga workshops in California in 2010. But I digress...
It is easy to forget the small accomplishments that have occurred throughout the past year.
Look at the areas of relationships, health, fun and recreation, debt reduction or improved finances, service, home and environment.
Take time now to journal or write down the many small and large wins you've forgotten you had over the past year.
Even better is sharing this exercise with a friend or colleague.
Acknowledging and appreciating your successes of the past year, no matter how big or small, is important. Just as is deciding what you want to concentrate on in 2010.
What is your top goal in 2010? To lose weight, find your soul mate, increase your income?
Here are some other ideas from my mentor Jack Canfield:
Creating more joy in your life
Finding balance between work and home
Raising happy, successful kids/grandchildren
Traveling the U.S., or the world
Having a big impact in your community or a cause you feel strongly about
Retiring early, or pursuing a new vocation
Achieving wellness through healthy eating and exercise
Getting straight A's if you are in school
Creating a highly successful and fulfilling relationship
To be continued...
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