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2010

So once again it is that time of year when people reflect back on what they have accomplished in the last year and make plans and goals for the next. I have spent some time looking over the last year and have been very happy with positive changes I have made in my life and tough challenges I have faced. It wasn't an easy year by any means, but it brought many neccessary changes in my life. This year I want to continue that trend and work on one of my weaknesses. Tne biggest weakness I think I need to work on is my lack of consistency. You see I tend to be very good at starting things, often too many things at a time, but I lack the discipline to carry things through. I tell myself I'm going to write down all of my purchases and track my spending...yeah that plan lasts about two days before I toss it. I say I'm going to do my exercises every day...but really it ends up happening very randomly and not nearly as frequently as it should. So this year instead of making a huge list of goals and new projects and to do lists I'm going to try and keep it simple so that I can work on finishing these few things instead of starting more.

Goals for 2010:
1) Read all of Jane Austen's books
2) Pay down 25% of current debt
3) Save $1000 for a trip to Ireland
4) Take a creative writing course
5) Finish all 50,000 words for NaNoWriMo next november
6) Finish Math Course before due date
7) Do Physio stretches at least three times a week
8) Organize and unclutter bedroom

Comments

  1. I don't think "that time of year" really comes until, well, tomorrow, hahaha. I'm leaving all my reflection until then - today is way too early!

    Good luck on your reasonable goals! I have confidence in you. It's smart to set goals you expect you can attain instead of just setting yourself up for failure.

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  2. hey! don't know if you read my comment over at dietofbookworms - can you lemme know when you get to northanger abbey? :)

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