So, hello, 2016! I’ve been preparing for you.
I’ve spent the last two month re-investing in myself, my friends and my family. It’s been fabulous. And, I’m keeping the momentum going with a strong plan that includes my vision and values and an actionable plan.
I’m choosing to engage the world in a positive, values-driven manner. I sincerely believe that happiness happens when you align your actions with your values. After all, our outer world is a reflection of our inner self therefore in order to create an extraordinary life you must commit to becoming extraordinary person.
Vision:
To have more fun than anyone else by aligning my actions with my values to unlock the best in myself and the world around me.
Guiding principles:
- Commit to loving my family, friends and world around me. After all, Love is the Ultimate Superpower.
- Grow my heart through consistent acts of kindness.
- Live life in the present to uncover and enjoy life’s joys.
- Focus on being the best person I can be without comparing myself to others.
- Express humility and gratitude at every turn while serving the world.
- Commit to my goals and work with all I have to achieve them.
- Nourish my Cheerful Soul through positive thoughts, optimism and mindfulness.
- Freely forgive with an open heart and mind to live life wholly.
- Cultivate coping mechanisms to release stress and worry.
- Strengthen my body as it connects all aspects of my life.
My 2016 Goals
And, across the five dimensions, here are the specific, tangible goals I will achieve in 2016. Measuring these actions will ensure I know I am “winning.”
Social – Feel connected
- Get together once a month with friends outside of the home
- Identify, connect and learn from 1 business leader each week [email, phone or face-to-face]
- Take a unique person to lunch each week [Fulfilling last year’s idea]
- Attend at least 4 business events this year [similar to Inc’s Iconic event]
Emotional – Cope and relieve stress
- Ensure I adhere to my workout schedule
- Read 5 books per week to Brooklyn
- Schedule “personal time” with Rachel for at least 2 hours per week
- Take my boat out at least 2x/month
- FaceTime with my parent’s at least 1x/week
Physical – Take care of my body
- Attend OTF (or running equivalent) 3x/week starting in January [156 workouts this year]
- Run Donna Half marathon under 2:00
- Weigh 182lbs by February 14th through good diet and exercise
- Complete a facial each week
Spiritual – Actively engage my Soul
- Quiet meditation for at least 15 minutes each day [target morning]
- Engage in a meaningful conversation surrounding ideas [how do we make the world better] not topics [NFL]
- Write a handwritten note of appreciation at least 1x/week
- Get a massage 1x/month
Intellectual – Exercise my life long learning
- Write in Blog 1x/week [52 blog entries]
- Read 2 books per month [24 total per year]
- Listen to TED Talks and Leadercast videos in the car 3x/week
- Write a business book this year
- Present at one conference/event this year
Life really is a choice you make.
What choices will you make?
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