I honestly cannot believe that it is 2011. Honestly, I’m glad that 2010 is over. We had a major tragedy this year, and even though I’ll never be the same, seeing the calendar slide over to 2011 makes me realize that no matter what has happened the year before, 2011 can be a chance to accomplish some things I didn’t quite get done last year.
Some of my goals for this year include:
Working with my oldest four boys on improving their handwriting.
Spending quality time with all my immediate family.
Strength training every other day in some fashion. (This is an on-going goal)
Watching the family budget even more closely.
Expanding the number of 5K’s I do to an all-time high of . . . . three. (Small goal I know!)
Self-publishing my book at some point this year.
There are my main goals. I don’t like to call them resolutions because I never seem to follow through with resolutions with any success. But a goal seems more attainable to me – more flexible – and easier to work at all year long.
No matter where you were at the end of 2010, and how close or far away you were from meeting your personal goals, 2011 is a new year for you. Each day when you wake up, decide what you will do to help you reach the one goal that is most important to you. Then take a step to accomplish that one thing. Day by day – this is another chance to get it done.
Do you set goals for the new year? Diane
I am so sorry for your loss, Diane.
While I don’t do resolutions, I do set some goals and develop a theme for the year. I want to ride my bike 1200 miles this year (my second year riding). That’s my physical (body) goal. My mind goal is to live more authentically.
Wishing you a wonderful year and success in each of your goals.
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Nice goals you’ve set out for yourself. Mine is only work related and then to get to 177lbs.
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Sounds like you thought awhile on your goals. I have not, my goal is though is to continue keeping my weight off and working out 5 days a week.
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Happy new year!
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I totally hear you on the goals vs resolution thing. Resolutions sound so “written in stone.” My only goal this year is to set manageable daily goals. We’ll see how that works.
Happy New Year, Diane!!!
Love your goals Diane.. family, life, health!
I wrote about my no resolutions take on things & how I go forth each year in my post today…. fluid for me.
Let us hope 2011 is a great one!
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Just today I posted about how I don’t make resolutions. But, yes, I do have goals.
I don’t set goals since mine are pretty big and hard to forget (regain my health!) but they’re always there.
Also, isn’t impossible-to-read handwriting a sign a person is qualified to be a doctor?
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I too do goals rather than resolutions. This year I’m doing quarterly goals. I have four very concrete health related goals for this first quarter and I think they will help to keep me focused.
I think your goals are great! I look forward to reading that book.
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No, I’d rather set monthly goals instead. It’s more attainable for me that way.
Happy New Year!
I am finally back in the land of the living….went to Cape Town on a holiday then when I got home my daughter and family ( nine of us ) stayed over for 10 days…my family besides my daughter has left…she leaves the 13th, so am now back reading and commenting…Hope you missed me!!??
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR WONDERFUL FAMILY…
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Happy New Year to you, Diane!
I have an ongoing list of goals at the moment, so no 1st January resolutions in the strict sense of the definition, no. But I did haul the list out and review it
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Those are great goals, Diane.
I have some ideas of what I want to accomplish… my main focus is to improve my relationship with food and to lose 10 lbs. I’ll work on smaller goals throughout the year as they come up!
Tell us more about the book?
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Happy new year! These are wonderful goals and i’m with Sagan – tell us more about your book!
I did post goals for the year – I love to have things to focus on each year!
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This year I did set some goals, and mainly because I’m ready to get serious and reach my weight loss goal.
I like your goals and I can’t wait to read your book.
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I have not been so happy to see a year disappear in quite a long time. I have some major goals this year, and I am hoping that they will come to fruition.
Happy New Year my friend. Here’s to a better one for both of us.
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I have a few modest goals but that’s it. I’m definitely with you on the strength training which I would also like to do every other day.
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No to resolutions, yes to goals and improving on my healthy habits!
Have a wonderful 2011!
I am also glad my 2010 is over and I am ready for a better year but no matter what happens I have made a resolution to find some joy in everything and anything love throws my way.
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Great goals, Diane!! Can I please sit in on the handwriting improvement lessons?
Love your goals, especially the one about publishing your book.
I don’t call them resolutions either but goals. And yes I have them, mostly on the exercise front but also getting enough sleep, floss every night
and make sure Bella gets enough exercise every day.
Unlike last year I haven’t made any goals/resolutions yet. Well other than completing 40 races
I just feel like I’d be wasting my breath right now to set some. Maybe 40 races is enough?!
Those are some great goals- I’m personally happy that 2011 is here as well!
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are you doing okay?
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Diane,
Is everything o.k.? Unlike you to miss a Weds and a Fri without telling us you would be taking a break. Hope all is well.
Sharon
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http://pastaqueen.com/blog/2011/01/chocolate-vicodin-book-release-party-and-virtual-book-signing/
there is a lot of merit in self publishing. I had a line of quilting patterns (sold nationally) which I self published, so I can relate.
The link above talks about Pasta Queen’s current book being handled through a local book store. She did not self publish, but is handling direct orders/signing through the local store. This is very smart. I thought I would pass it on as an idea for you.
hope all is well and you are just very busy. not like you to disappear.
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1. Continue posting on and promote my weight maintenance blog.
2. Expand into my sarky fitness blog.
3. Begin my personal development blog.
4. Meet my goal weight and begin to gain some muscle definition.
5. Renovate and rent the house.
All of this is possible.
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