I know most people did these “resolutions” or “intentions” posts at the beginning of the year. But hey – I’m not most people.
Instead of trying to plan for 2011 during the hectic winter holiday season, I really started my reflection and analysis during January. I like to think that I am not late, just taking my time. 
The process been really helpful. Generally, I like where I am in my life right now and want to keep improving in a lot of areas.
As a way to focus my energy and improve my life, I have decided to set my intention for 2011 as Happiness. Especially when I am not at work, I am going to do things that make me truly happy. This sounds ridiculous, but it has taken me about a year to really get back to things I enjoy. I am not sure where my life got de-railed, but during January, I realized that I feel more centered than I have in a long time.
Here is a quick list of things that make me happy – in no particular order:
- Creating (knitting, quilting, sewing, baking)
- Physical activity (running, dancing, biking)
- Drinking tea
- Saving money
- Enjoying the Arts (theater, museums)
- Connecting with friends & family
- Traveling (Ireland!)
Going forward, I want to focus my energy and really be happy in 2011.
Have you guys made any resolutions or intentions for 2011? How are they going so far?
That is a great list. I call it to live a full life. Congratulation.
Oh, btw, I have also patchwork and quilting photos. Maybe You can loan some idea.
Happy Tuesday!
I agree, you’re not late, you’re doing this at the right time *for you!*
I think Happiness is a wonderful focus.
I’m still working on mine – I wrote out a bunch, but they didn’t gel – everything’s sort of falling apart this month. It’ll be something to do with writing, though.
I can’t wait to hear what you decide! Stop falling apart.
Mine – actually my two – are downsizing and organization. My goal is to reduce my belongings by at least 25% in 2011 and organize the remaining stuff. It’s going to save me so much time as well as raise the energy in my house. I hope.
Downsizing and organizing would definitely make me happy. Thanks for sharing! You can do it!!
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I love a lot of these things too! Looks to me like we have a lot of similar life goals/interests and ways to simplify life. Maybe it’s the way we grew up (or didn’t & want to live differently….I’m not sure) or it’s just a sign of the times and our age.
I wonder the same thing too. It’s probably a combination of how we were raised and the world we live in now. But I am always surprised to meet people who are different from me ie high maintenance, judgemental, etc. I guess we’re not raised that way in Colfax!