2009 Goals

In the course of a wide-ranging discussion of New Year's resolutions, one of my fellow quiltart members recommended a book entitled Your Best Year Yet. I checked it out of the library and found I already knew most of the material, but realized I hadn't been applying it as well as I'd like so I decided to come up with a goal list for this year. And stick to just those goals. My problem being that I tend to overcommit my time and energy.

Here's my list for this coming year, focusing on the major 3 areas I want to work in:

ART

Redo webpage using plone or other cms

• Add galleries with thumbnails
• Create separate blog for sales or add shopping cart to webpage

Increase productivity/skills

• Work in studio daily
• Take classes (digital camera, painting)

Produce income

• Teach classes
• Add shirts for sales
• List small pieces for sale online

SELF

Take Reiki Level 3 training

Chakra owner's manual work

Lose 20 pounds

• Return exercise to base level
• Cut back on extras in diet (less wine and chocolate)

Declutter life

• Focus on main roles/goals
• Get rid of stuff that's not being used or creating beauty in my life

HOUSEHOLD

Increase food production in garden

• Plant perennial veggies
• Increase food preservation skills

Maximize energy efficiency

• Garage insulation
• Energy audit

Paint exterior

• Get quotes
• Estimate labor/costs to do ourselves

Investigate IRA land possibilities


The book recommends 10 goals and I've exceeded that limit slightly. How typical. However, all progress is made one step at a time so this is my first step.