I took some time this month to reflect on the goals I set last year, my progress against them, and what I’d like to accomplish this year. Last year, I listed ten goals, and only accomplished four and a half of them. They were all big goals, and I faltered under the pressure I put on myself. So this year I’m going to keep the list sweet and simple, and attainable. If I do above and beyond, fantastic, but otherwise just achieving the items on this list will put me on the right path towards where I want to be.
- Write 1 story each quarter. Can be any length – short story to full-length novel. Doesn’t matter if it’s a polished manuscript ready to be submitted for publishing or just a rough first draft that may never get read by another living soul. Every three months I’d simply like to have one of the hundreds of stories in my head captured from beginning to end.
- Get 3 works published, or at least have 3 works contracted or scheduled for publishing by the end of the year.
- Continue to exercise 5 days a week for at least 40 minutes. This will be a cinch because I’ve found some great exercises that I love, including various cardio dance routines, aerobics videos, strength and flexibility training routines in 10 minute increments, speed walking, skating and stair climbing. Family Exercise Time will also continue to be a big deal in our house.
- Play more. All work and no play makes Tati a dull (and unhappy) girl! I will make board, card and video game time with the family a bigger priority, as well as taking a little time each week to play the kind of solo games that I love.
- Complete one big side project that I’ve either started or have been itching to start, such as my visual novel project, an anthology of short-stories or novellas, audio books, and other ideas. I just have to make up my mind which one to focus on – unfortunately, I can’t do it all at once (even though I keep trying
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There, I’ve publicly proclaimed my goals for 2012 before January ended!
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