So, I'm back. Home from my lovely, idyllic time in Florida, languishing around in the sunshine, taking long walks, reading, lolling about in my comfy clothes..
Ah, how sweet it is it was.
But now back to reality, to cold midwestern mornings and chores and work and responsibility.
Deep breath.
It's the New Year, and though I don't make resolutions, I do like to make Fresh Starts. There is a difference, you know. Fresh Starts are much more forgiving and flexible than resolutions. Fresh Starts allow you to forget the past and start over right from where you are this minute. Fresh Starts can happen every day of the week if you want them to.
Here are some of the things I'm Starting Fresh this 2010:
- Slowing down the pace of my life. I try to do this all the time, and somehow always fail miserably. This time, I'm thinking more about my attitude than my actual physical life and activity. Allowing myself the freedom to let things go, to stop and take a cleansing breath now and again;
- Focusing. My life feels really scattered an unfocused sometimes, which I think contributes to my sense of being in a huge hurry. I've identified several reasons for this, one of which I plan to write about in more depth later on, because I think it's something all of us are dealing with. I need to plan my activity, organize my priorities, and stick to one task until it's finished;
- Doing what I love. Certainly spending more time with my family and friends is at the top of this list. Avocationally, music and writing. Vocationally, making sure I'm using my strengths at work effectively.
So, off I go, into a new year, a new decade, with all its new beginnings.
How about you? Do you have a Fresh Start in mind?
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