I reflected on not only what I did during 2017 but also on what I did not accomplish during 2017. I reviewed the list of resolutions I came up with at the end of 2017 and decided I needed to trim them down and really focus on what I really wanted. I also did a WOOP exercise for each resolution idea (don't worry I won't share all of it with you).
Do you know what I mean by a WOOP exercise? I was first introduced to this exercise by a friend who presented it at a networking event. During a WOOP exercise you pick a goal or resolution and break it down into four parts; Wish, Outcome, Obstacles, and Plan. By breaking your goals or resolutions down you can anticipate what might get in your way from achieving them.
So what will I focus on this year...Last year my word for 2017 was Strength...I am going to continue to use Strength but I have also added Control...worry about what I can control...not what I can't! However, my unofficial word for 2018 is WORK...As I was reflecting on things this past month I realized there is one thing I am always doing and that is work...not just the kind that I get paid for but other work. I wake up in the morning and I WORKOUT...then I go to WORK...after work I do SCHOOL WORK! And every single one of these is very important to me and is a priority.
In January I started writing and meditating in the morning. Granted some mornings I missed but worked hard to get it done. Even though I missed last Sunday I have brought my blog back into my life and plan to continue. Strength Training is a huge goal of mine...I want to get stronger and build my muscles which can help me with my endurance training and weight loss. I want this to be a habit and workout that is just as important as my swim, bike, and run workouts. Slowly I have added this in during the week. Not quite a habit yet.
As far as finances are concerned, I have opened two new savings accounts and have my money automatically moved into them...one step at a time. I decided to cut a few of my finance goals out and focus on just 1 or 2 and achieve those first. I need to take this one step at a time and control what I can control! On a totally different note I want to learn how to make pie crust and I need to finish my window/medal project (it's only been 3 years)!!
Of course throughout the year there will be full and half marathons...sprint triathlons and half ironmans and as I achieve the goals I have set above...it is my plan that these endurance events will be more and more successful! I decided to break my goals/resolutions down in order to make them achievable. Looking at my large list from last year ... I did not accomplish a majority of my resolutions. I want 2018 to be different!
I am hoping for a successful 2018 not only for me but for all of you! I will keep you posted!!
For now great job Patriots! I am still so proud! Pitchers and Catchers arrive to spring training on February 13...Go Red Sox...The Celtics are in first place and the Bruins are in second! All is good!
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