Notice I didn’t say, “Top 3 New Year’s resolutions?” Not even going there, but I do have some things to accomplish this year. What are yours?
I am definitely going to make a decision about publishing on behalf of the patient and supportive readers of my manuscripts. They’re truly awesome and all their kind words really help guide me. I’ve got nine more courses to max out at work and will take a sizable chunk out of that. Finally, I’m going to make more time for my health–both physiological and psychological. Reading for pleasure, working out, taking time to prepare healthy meals and spending time with my family are just to name a few.
I’d love to hear your 3 top goals. Care to share?
I really like this Top 20 Tips for a Positive 2012 list. Check it out from JonGordon.com
1. Stay Positive. You can listen to the cynics and doubters and believe that success is impossible or you can trust that with faith and an optimistic attitude all things are possible.
2. Take a morning walk of gratitude. I call it a “Thank You Walk.” It will create a fertile mind ready for success.
3. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.
4. Zoom Focus. Each day when you wake up in the morning ask: “What are the three most important things I need to do today that will help me create the success I desire?” Then tune out all the distractions and focus on these actions.
5. Instead of being disappointed about where you are, think optimistically about where you are going.
6. Remember that adversity is not a dead-end but a detour to a better outcome.
7. Don’t chase success. Instead decide to make a difference and success will find you.
8. Get more sleep. You can’t replace sleep with a double latte.
9. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
10. Mentor someone and be mentored by someone.
11. Live with the 3 E’s. Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.
12. Remember there’s no substitute for hard work.
13. Believe that everything happens for a reason and expect good things to come out of challenging experiences.
14. Implement the No Complaining Rule. Remember that complaining is like vomiting. Afterwards you feel better but everyone around you feels sick.
15. Read more books than you did in 2011. I happen to know of a few good ones. 🙂
16. Don’t seek happiness. Instead decide to live with passion and purpose and happiness will find you. http://www.Seed11.com
17. Focus on “Get to” vs “Have to.” Each day focus on what you get to do, not what you have to do. Life is a gift not an obligation.
18. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:
I am thankful for __________.
Today I accomplished____________.
19. Smile and laugh more. They are natural anti-depressants.
20. Enjoy the ride. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it
http://www.jongordon.com/newsletter-010212-20tips.html
Colleen: Such good advice! I may have to read this once a month this year! -R.T.
My biggest goal is to be kinder and more respectful to the people that love me. Then I want to garden and sew.
And read more R.T.
Hello R.T.,
You have such great prompts to get us all thinking! My goals are:
1) Promote The Prince at the Corner Bakery and reach 500 sales.
2) Complete 52 Ways to Flirt and one more novella.
3) DRAFT The Prince at the Corner Bookstore and The Prince at the Corner Pet Shop 🙂
Dian: More R.T. on the way. Thanks! Leta: Good luck with your Prince series. See you at the February author’s day!