The day is almost over but I just wanted to take a moment to wish you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year!
As in past years, I made a list of goals I want to accomplish including applying and being accepted to graduate school and journaling at least three times a week. I have at least 14 other things I plan to accomplish, mainly surrounding financial obedience. The BIG one? I want to make sure I have at least six months of salary in my emergency fund which, by the way, I hate to admit does not exist at this point.
I also want to rely less on credit cards when I travel. Though I usually pay it off in a matter of months, there have been times where it took me more than a couple of months to pay off a trip. Not trying to go down THAT road in 2012. Scratch that- I am NOT going down that road in 2012!
Unlike in years past, I put these goals where I will be forced to look at them daily. I usually write my goals in my journal and never ever really go back and tweak or check off what I accomplished. What would be worse was when I fell off and threw goal setting to the side. The Chinese say fall down seven times, get up eight.
I was searching the web for suggestions on keeping up with goals. I was looking for something that I hadn't heard in the past. Something to assist me keeping up with my goals and goal setting. I didn't really find anything and kinda gave up. And then today, I found this book, Write It Down, Make It Happen. I came across it while perusing one of my favorite blogs, Creole in DC. I love her posts on Finishing school, Convos at 13700, and her candor and openess about VERY personal things in her life. When you get a chance take a moment and check out the Rantings of a Creole Princess, Monnie some blog love.
So you guys, are you like me? Do you make long list of goals like I have in the past and never ever ever look at them or are you all disciplined creatures and accomplish everything you put on your list? I am always looking for advice on following through with my goals. Knowing its a daily walk, how you plan to follow through with the goals you set for this year? What are some of your goals for the new year?
Whatever your goals and desires for the new year, here's wishing you all the success in meeting and surpassing those goals.
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