On last year's resolutions, and more about this year's

[liveonearth]

My resolutions for last year included a renewed emphasis on always doing my best. That practice allows me to go easy on myself when my best isn't the greatest. I did well on this resolution, especially when I decided to put my energies into doing the research that will allow me to be a good doctor, instead of simply doing what it took to pass my program. I feel good about the work that I've done and I know it will put me in good stead in the future.

I also resolved to keep my vision on the horizon. I have been swayed a bit much by men who have crossed my path; it is my weakness. My longterm goals need to be present in my daily life, and I need some way to remind myself of them. I think I was too vague about exactly what I was going to do, which helped me to not do it.

So let it be also resolved that I will make a list of my 10 longterm goals along with a timeframe for completion, and see how that ends up matching with reality. Prediction is a whole different matter from simply reporting what is. Planning is what makes some people in great demand as project managers. I need to manage this project of my life a little more actively and see how it goes.

Mind you I have a longstanding practice of going with the flow. I recognize the hazard of trying to force things, and I know the beauty in letting the finest manifestations emerge out of not knowing. I would like to enter a state of being in which the flow moves my goals forward. In other words, this is a good time for setting intention.

Comments

[neptunia67.livejournal.com]

Good job on the first one. You're going to be a good doc.

[liveonearth.livejournal.com]

Thanks. I think I need to be more like you. You are so good at coming up with a plan and executing it!

[anais-pf.livejournal.com]

I got myself a book called Your Best Year Yet! Ten Questions for Making the Next Twelve Months Your Most Successful Ever, by Jinny S. Ditzler, that guides you toward making ten very specific, attainable goals for the next year, with attention to long term goals and personal values. I'm doing it this weekend; it seems very useful. You might want to find a copy of it at your local library or bookstore.