2012. When thinking about what has happened over the past year I find it hard to pinpoint any major events, tragedies, or accomplishments I have encountered. For me, 2012 was a very mellow year. And what I mean by mellow is my usual "burning the candle from both ends in order to get everything done" mellow type of year. However, even though I say it has been mellow I feel like I have achieved a few accomplishments that are worthy of notice. These include:
- finishing 3 more semester of grad school (I have now finished 5).
- Starting my internship and counseling "real people"
- Loosing 15lbs (this isn't entirely true anymore =[....darn life, stress, laziness getting in the way).
- Feeling more secure with my independence.
- Becoming more mindful and understanding with my needs....basically learning to put "me" first.
These are not the most exciting things to report...however I believe that we need to relish in the little things so we can continue to grow.
Now it is January 1, 2013. Time for fresh starts, setting goals, and simply approaching new situation bright eyed and bushy tailed. The typical thing to do is to set resolutions that we want to achieve over the next year. Many of these resolutions will go unmet and may weigh heavy on our minds as promises we were either unable or unwilling to keep. I have fallen into this trap for the past few years. I make lists of things I want to improve or change. I stay strong for about 2 months and then I find other things that take precedence or I catch a cold, or I get a splinter in my pinkie and because of that I am unable to walk or function. I want to achieve the goals I set for myself and I wish I could find the drive that others have that keep them moving in the right direction.
So instead of setting written resolutions this year I decided to do something a little bit different. I decided to put together a vision board. These boards were very popular a few years back when the book "The Secret" came out. The whole idea is by putting dreams, hopes, and ambitions on the board and put it where I see if everyday I will be more likely to achieve each item. What I have on my vision board includes:
- Getting a 4.0 my final semester of grad school (so far I have maintained a 4.0 the past 5 semesters so that should be a breeze to achieve).
- Finding my dream job in either Utah or Colorado.
- loosing 20lbs----or a better way to put it is "becoming fit and healthy"
- Getting back into the world of dating (this one is going to be hardest)
- Yoga everyday
- Staying mindful in all decisions and activities I do.
- Simply being happy.
I am planning on putting this board above my bed so that I see it when I fall asleep and when I wake up. This will hopefully keep me motivated and working at achieving each item. I started strong with these goals already...meaning I finished my board, worked out for 45 minutes, and starting making flashcards for my National Counselor Examination that is happening in April. Now lets just hope I am this driven in 2 months from today.
Here's to a mellow/busy 2012, a positive outlook for 2013, and keeping my visions in the front of my mind.
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