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The Best Year of My Life - 12 Goals for 2012

Yesterday we had  motivational coach Susan Zelikovitz come in a help us set some personal goals for 2012.  The theme was "The Best Year of Your Life" and the jist was that rather than setting resolutions, you should set goals.  Her belief is that people who set goals and take small steps to acheieve them have a greater chance of success and ultimate happiness and reward.  
I belong to a women's group called Girls And the City - we get together once a month to do some networking, learning and professional development.  We each take turns 'teaching', or bringing an expert to teach the group.  It's a great group of women and we spend a couple of hours every 4th Monday of the month sharing, laughing, eating and filling each other in on our lives.

Each month of the year has a theme - and you can work on the goals in any order (all at once, monthly or as you are able).  It was a very interesting session and we all learned a bit more about each other, thought about our present and what we wanted our future to be.  

Here's my list for 2012 - maybe it will inspire someone else out there to think differently too.

January: Connectivity

• Spend less time on my computer/iPhone when I am relaxing on the couch at home, and more time present with my family
• Try to call/email two far away friends per week.

February: Prosperity

• Bring lunch everyday to work for a month, and put $10/week into Avery's RESP

March: Credibility

• Continue my learning in digital and social marketing

April: Creativity

• Wear something that makes me slightly uncomfortable (less black, more fun!)

May: Opporunity

• Find one way to simplify my life weekly

June: Selectivity

• Nurture relationships with people who add something to my life
• Be careful and selective about who and what I say yes to

July: Simplicity

• Eat less prepared foods
• Clear out clutter

August: Authenticity

• Focus on being genuine and speaking the truth, take time and care about what I say

September: Productivity

• Write down 3 things that I have accomplished daily
• Blog at least once/week

October: Community

• Get involved at Avery's daycare

November: Positivity

• Be more open with my partner about why I love him, why he is special

December: Generosity

• Buy extra cans of food at each grocery trip and leave in food bank bins at the door
• Give honest feedback at work

January 2012 Midseason TV Update

It's that time of year again - TV shows start up again, some new ones come along and some old ones disappear.  And sometimes shows move around (argh!) so courtesy of theTVaddict.com, there's a great calendar of all the new, old and changed shows.   It also has some award shows kicked in for good measure.  Keep in mind this is US information, so some shows will not be availalbe, but it is still good info.

Download the PDF

Download the JPG

I myself am excitedly awaiting the premiere of 'Alcatraz' - courtesy of my main entertainment creator, JJ Abrams (January 16th!).  Also, I have to start watching 'Downton Abbey', because all my cool friends do.  Good times ahead on the couch - happy watching peeps!