I was able to take the last two weeks of the year off to reset. It took me awhile to get out of the normal schedule. Sadly, my sleeping never got back on track. I could only sleep 5-6 hours a night. I do need to get this back on track this year. This brings up the topic of my New Years Resolutions. I have had previous ones about writing more, cooking more, etc. This year I am putting these goals on the back burner and focus on some other things that might be in the way as well as some that are continuation of previous years.
1. 2010 – the year of the declutter: We don’t have a lot of stuff but we have enough where I can’t find thing and that is driving me bonkers. I pretty much had a meltdown on New Years Day when I couldn’t find the sewing machine manual and since I haven’t sewn since 7th grade this was a big deal. I will go through every drawer, every bookcase, every box, every closet and anything else that I see. f things are broken, then it will be repaired. This effort also includes emails, digital files, online presence (linked in, website, facebook, twitter). It’s a BAG but I need to start working towards it so I quit wasting time and energy sorting though the muck.
2. Expand workout routine to include weights at least once a week. I started running 2 years ago. Last year I added the My Fitness Coach for the Wii. I ended up the year doing these 2 things 4-6 times a week for 45 minutes each time. I usually work out at 5am so I get it done before work. The last couple of weeks have been off quite a bit but I did enjoy the break from the schedule. Once the work year starts, I’ll be on the treadmill of the daily routine. My stretch goal would be to do weights twice a week.
3. Use our media better. I want to put together a video recap of 2009 using the footage that we shot last year. It may be a short recap, but I need to start somewhere. I also want to go back and do photo books for 2003-2007. We started doing the Apple books last year. It would be nice to have the series complete for the years that the kids are around.
4. Decorate the house more. We need to update pictures of the kids as well as put artwork up on the walls that are bare. I would like a few more tables/book shelves to display things and store things better. Our house as minimal wall space so the opportunity for tables and flat surfaces are somewhat limited.
5. Enjoy free time more – set targets and work to get them done but during the other time, completely checkout and have fun. I have been spending most of my time catching up (rss, emails, laundry, etc.). I need to carve out time for relaxing and enjoying family time more. We played Clue yesterday and we had a blast. I need to make sure that those times continue even after I get back into the work mode.
So that sums up my goals. I will check back on the progress. It’s going to be a very good year and hopefully, I’m in a better place at the start of 2011 to take on the goals that I have been struggling with the last few years.