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Back in January, as most people do, I created a list of goals to accomplish in 2009. Yes, I realize it’s almost 2 full months into the year, so it may seem late to be sharing these goals. However, I want to keep them front and center so I can focus on completing them.
I have gotten off to a good start on a few of them, but have yet to start on a few others. By making these goals public, I expect to be more motivated to complete them. I feel confident that these goals can be accomplished and I look forward to the joy I will have when done.
So without further delay, here are my goals for the year.
Simplify. I need to reduce what I own. I want to reduce my needs. I want to eliminate the un-important. This means getting rid of anything I don’t need, keeping my living space free of clutter, and simplifying my day.
Pay down my debt. I intend to make considerable progress in eliminating my debt and reduce wasteful spending.
Drink more water. This is a tough one for me. I love Coke and Dr. Pepper. I have failed to stop drinking soda many times. To stop, I need to acknowledge my cravings and find ways to replace them with healthier choices.
Visit at least 1 Civil War Battlefield. I am a Civil War buff. Some of my fondest memories are the trips my dad and I made to Gettysburg, Shiloh, and Antietam. This is already in the works as I plan to visit Gettysburg later this spring.
Build and foster growth in my team. I supervise 9 staff at work. I want to help them meet their professional goals and desires. By the end of the year, I hope they can say they have grown professionally.
Become a better parent. This year I want to spend more time with my sons. I want to yell less and encourage more. Listening, not just hearing them, will be important. I am very excited to being Cub Scouts with my oldest son later this year.
Write more. I’d like to write more, primarily through this blog. I’d also like to start a second blog that focuses on Information Technology in libraries.
Build new connections with people. Using tools such as Twitter, I hope to build new connections with people, professionally and personally.
Fitness. I want to get back in shape. I’d like to loose 20 pounds by the end of the year through a combination of diet changes and exercise.
