Do you know where your New Year Resolutions are? Maybe it's time to pull them out of the dust bin and 
give them a little attention this weekend. Instead of lazing in front of the television, or doing chores and home projects the entire weekend, why not carve out a little quality time for your dreams, resolutions and daily goals. All too often folks wait until 'just the right time' to devote attention to their dreams. They fall victim to the 'Someday, Someday, Someday Syndrome'. The problem is that 'Someday . . .' just never rolls around, leading to a life filled with regrets. Instead of regret, why not strive for reward and fulfillment? Why not make your dream the priority that it deserves to be - put it front and center in your life starting right now!
Personally, I like to spend at least 30-minutes-to-an-hour on my dreams, resolutions and goals each and every day. I do daily and weekend Check-Ins, chart my progress in my Daily Resolution Diary, review my timelines, and make course corrections when necessary. Most importantly, I work hard to tackle at least one task - one goal - every day, which helps to keep the forward momentum going, and keeps me interested and enthusiastic. I love putting a check mark in front of tasks on my 'Things To Do List'. It means I have moved one step closer to fulfilling my dream, keeping my resolution, and achieving my daily goals.
In 2008, I made a personal commitment to 'show gratitude for all that I have and all that I am by giving back in four areas of my life':
- Walk 60 miles for the Washington, DC Breast Cancer 3-Day and raise $3000.
- Volunteer at a Virginia Horse Rescue Farm.
- Learn more about how to combat Global Warming and take action!
- Engage in PreMeditated Acts Of Kindness.
I'm happy to say, despite recent surgery for an unexpected medical condition, I am making steady progress with my daily goals. Here's the status of my efforts this week:
- While I can't exercise, I am walking again - yesterday I walked two miles! I'm looking forward to getting back to my original 'starting point for training' which was five miles, and will work my way upward (in daily miles) from there, so that I can walk 20 miles each day for three days during the October Breast Cancer 3-Day. My second fundraising note went out and is drawing donations from friends, family and colleagues (Thank You!). I'm 76% of the way to hitting my goal of $3000 - and my team will hit my goal of $5000+. Next steps are to buy the gear that I need for camping and walking, in July-August.
- Volunteering at a Virginia Horse Rescue Farm is shifting to the Fall due to stamina and exercise issues.
- My Global Warming resolution is on track. I'm posting, researching, learning, and most importantly doing. I have my summer 'Things To Do List', which I am working 'daily'. Next week, I start a a new effort aimed at researching 'fresh ideas' for helping the environment.
- PreMeditated Acts of Kindness - a daily effort to be conscious about my words, gestures and actions (how I treat others and myself) is on track. It is becoming a habit to be much more conscious of what I am saying and doing - and to try to insert more kindness toward others into each and every day. Next step is to brainstorm new creative ways to reach out to folks, lend a hand and 'be kind'. Rather than leaving 'kindness' to chance with random acts - I'm really making an effort to 'stay conscious' all the time!
I'm happy with my progress and in July-August, I'm looking forward to finishing and launching my I Resolve To . . . E-Book (inspirational essays); working on an inspirational calendar, new product designs, and a video. So much to do, but it is so worth it!
Remember: I Resolve To . . . Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One Year. It's your choice. Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good! Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! Let's Go For It!
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Kim M. Simpson - June 21, 2008
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