"Reflection allows us to improve, revamp, and revise. Reflection is essential."
- Harvey, Goudvis, Schroden
As the year comes to a close and we embark on 2015 - I find myself reflecting on all the successes and setbacks of 2014 as I begin writing my resolutions for the new year. So lets start with some reflection.
2014 was a whirlwind, both professionally and personally for me. It was my first full year back in Ohio and I feel like I really began settling in to both my home and my position at Perry Schools. Along with the "settling" came some amazing opportunities as well as some painstaking hurdles. So here are my Cheers and Jeers of 2014. Professional to Personal.
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The table is a nice graphic, forcing me to remember that they year had more highs than lows and to be grateful for all the amazing opportunities and people in my life.
So moving into the new year. I have decided to follow my sister's lead and do 15 for '15.
1. Complete the 2015 Reading Challenge
2. Run in the Color Run - which means I better start conditioning now!
3. Complain less, encourage more - which also might mean biting my tongue
4. Begin Weight Watchers, hit my goal weight, and love my body - LESS McDonalds!
5. Start pursuing my Masters - so I better decide if I want to go into Ed leadership or Curriculum . . . can't I do both?!?
6. Rally my favorite couples ( +Linda Teese, +Alexa Farmerie +Ashley Mingoy +Derrick Braden +Michael Licata , +Sarah Rhoades) together and go on our own version of a "Couples Retreat".
7, Blog More - I promise to try! Starting small with once a month, but hope to up that especially come summer time
8. Less Social Media - More Developed Personal Relationships. This means I'm vowing to put down my phone when in the presence of others
9. Be a more gracious daughter - calling regularly, showing my appreciation, returning the favors
10. Be a more attentive wife
11. Be a more playful pet owner
12. Work towards achieving/doing something from my vision board
13. Do something entirely for myself, by myself
14. Be a better listener - putting the phone down should help
15. Avoid a midlife crisis in Feb - when I turn the big 3 - 0
So there it is. Hoping that at the year of this year I can also have a longer list of Cheers than of Jeers. Happy 2015 and good luck on your resolutions! See you next month - or sooner! ;-)
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