If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you know that I don’t do New Year Resolutions. They just don’t work for me. In past years, I’ve made some plans and set some goals, kept some and ignored others. This year’s strategy is to think in broader terms.
My One Little Word for 2014 ::
I like the idea of having a word to help you steer your course for the year. There are challenges available that focus on the concept and, although I’m not participating, I’ve chosen a word. And my word is
Balance [a condition in which different elements are equal or in the correct proportions]
There are so many things I must do and want to do. Seeking and keeping a balance will make for an enjoyable 2014.
The cover of this year’s planner/journal is finished and I’ve begun to document our days. The inside cover holds my ideas for 2014.
- Intentional health and exercise choices
- Journal and Create each day
- Mindful of each day’s pleasures
- Return to original purpose for blogging
- Frog or Finish old projects
- Spin, spin, spin
- Knit from stash and handspun
- Make time for reading and a cup of tea
I’m thinking of putting my 2014 word and ideas on a decorative page and framing it for the craft room. What do you think?
Stay warm and enjoy your day, friends!
I think it’s a great idea to keep your goals and keywords somewhere visible where you are reminded every day! And you might as well have fun at the same time making it pretty. I was just thinking I have this dumb whiteboard with a printed week calendar on the surface here by my desk, I never use it, it sucks as a calendar. I want to take it down and put up something where I can pin various inspirations instead.
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I like having an inspiration board. Could you cover your whiteboard in cork?
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I’ll have a bigger space if I take it down and cover the whole wall section in cork. 🙂
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Oh, that’s a terrific idea!
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Brilliant idea! At my age, life seems to be slipping away all too quickly. I need to get in that boat and start steering it in the direction I want it to go before it’s gone.
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I know what you mean. Time seems to move so much more quickly since I retired. 🙂
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I love your goals and I think you should frame them! I also have to say, balance it a must for me too 🙂
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I’ve been working on a tag this morning, Tina. 🙂
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I like the way you think. Everything you want to focus on in the new year could be on my list.
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I like the way you think too. 🙂
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Balance. Yes, I could use some balance in my life too.
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I think it’s important for lots of folks. I want to do all the things all the time, and that doesn’t work well. 🙂
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Love all your ideas!
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Thanks 🙂
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Good ideas, Janet. Happy New Year, too.
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Thanks, Judy. I hope your new year is off to a good start.
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Love journal start and great idea.
Balance – so simple a word and concept in theory, but ahh! how quickly we forget in practice. But excellent choice – because if we stop and think and then act with intention, then we find the right balance. Time seems to move far too fast – but usually it’s better to stop and stay the moment.
Sounds like a great choice Janet 🙂
And if it inspires you – then by all means, create the visual space on the wall where you can see the “goals” daily or when working or passing through. It’s one of the most positive ways to re-focus – especially if you are so visually aware. 🙂
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I decided to mount my word on a small card that sits on a shelf above my desk. On several days, it’s been a helpful reminder. 🙂
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Good stuff – always good to see something that puts all the other stuff into perspective.
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