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January 2011

First and foremost…Happy New Year to each and every one of you!

So as we delve into a new decade, it is so clear to me that most everyone has not just their “to-do” odles for today on their minds, but their yearly “to-do’s” too! If you are like most people, then you have your New Year’s resolutions in mind and maybe even a plan of how to accomplish them. The sad truth is, that many people will fail to reach their goals by this time next year. We all have great intentions, but often without the proper action and discipline we fail to actualize our plans.

I am one of those people! In the past I have always written a laundry list of resolutions and very rarely would I see many of them actualize. So this year I am approaching things a bit different. My one and most prominent goal is simply… To become the best version of me there is to be!

I have decided this because for many years, I spent time trying to change things that were out of my control OR change things that were inherently part of who I am (i.e. things that can not be changed) and that contributed to many of my failures.

Now, I must redirect my focus to the things I can control and change and move toward the best version of myself.

So my first 2011 “To-do” odle is to create my Vision. My vision has two parts:

1) Written Form- I will write a story of where I see myself in one year. I will write in present tense as if I had already actualized everything it took to get to that place and I will be extremely detailed.

2) Vision Board- I will get a poster board and begin affixing pictures and other inspirational material that represents the accomplishments in my vision.

Now, you may be thinking this is a bit odd or that I haven’t stated how I am to become the best version of myself.  My reply, well, at first I found it a bit strange, too. In fact I was introduced to this concept a few months ago and still had not completed the task, because it seemed like a good idea, but just got pushed aside. It felt a bit uncomfy, something I had never thought of before. I have a feeling though, that becoming the best version of me is going to take me through a lot of uncomfy spots. I have certainly learned that with any change their is going to be discomfort. And as for how I am to become my best version… to be honest, still working out the details on that, but I will keep you posted. However, what I do know is uncomfortable or not, this week’s “To-do” odle = Complete my VISION!

You don’t have to go about it the way I am, but vision is so important. How many times have you had that feeling of being stuck, or wanting something different, but didn’t know how to get there? Or daydreamed of how wonderful it would be if just… x,y,z would happen! Creating a Vision is the first step to Close the Gap between where you are and where you want to be.

Well, just… (input your x,y, z) can be this year! Take your daydreams and plans and write them down! There is power in writing things down, pen to paper can transform ideas into reality!

Remember, when you write your vision, don’t write “if’s” and “when’s”, write it as if it were!

Cheers to you and your New Year! And Cheer to us, becoming the best version of ourselves possible!

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