Saturday, January 7, 2012

#oneword2012: Connect

I did not choose a word in 2011, and I'm not sure why that was. 2011 was a fun and challenging year, but I don't think I was ready to commit to any one word. I could pick a lot of words that would sum up my 2011, but this post is about looking forward to my 2012.

For 2012, I'm joining a bunch of #TwitterFriends with #oneword2012. I mentioned my word in my January 1 blog post, I hadn't taken the time to sit down and think about what that meant to me, how I would work towards that word, and what I'd need from those around me.


When I say CONNECT, I mean a lot of things. I want to connect on campus. In my new position, I'm responsible for outreach from the Office of Campus Life to other departments. I want to enhance relationships with other departments (in and out of our division) and have great connections between us and the rest of campus.

I want to connect
professionally. My 1 year as a Full Time Professional in student affairs was August 2, 2011. I'm now transitioning into a completely different type of role (from doing finance and working with #SGA to working with #FYE, our programming board, leadership, outreach and student workers) and I know that connecting on that professional level will help. I want to increase the professional development opportunities I take advantage of. This year, I'll be attending an FYE conference, as well as at least one conference with our programming board. At these conferences, I hope to connect and network with other professional staff.

I want to connect
socially. I've been on Twitter since August 5, 2008, but I didn't really start connecting and networking until last year. This year, I want to participate in #sachat more (even though this means skipping out on lunch with my fabulous office staff), and I want to connect with other professionals through this amazing tool. I also want to encourage my campus to connect socially; we are not a Twitter campus, but we are getting there.

Personally
, I want to connect with friends more this year. I have a lot of friends in the Chicago-ish area and we just did not see each other in the 2011 year. I hope this year changes that, but I also hope I'm able to re-connect with lost friends, too.

I also want to connect more with
family. Between B and I, our families are so scattered that it's hard to make it a priority to see all of them every year. I hope 2012 is the year we are able to see everyone, on both sides of the family, at least once.

I want this to be a year of growth, and I think by using my connect #oneword2012 I can really enhance my growth on both a personal and professional level.



What is your #oneword2012?

Sunday, January 1, 2012

2012 - Goals & One Word

I really struggled with the end of my 2011. It was an okay year, but the end of it was full of challenges, anxiety and a lot of negative experiences (especially for those close to me). I worked really hard to not let it get me down, but it got me distracted. I missed the end of #ReverbBroads, but I've done the last post at the bottom of this one.

A friend of mine, who has had a LOT of challenges in 2011, does 1 goal a year (instead of resolutions) for every year she is old. I'm going to attempt that this year. I like the idea of goals - it's kind of similar to an "I want" list. I know I won't achieve everything, but by making small goals, I may be able to achieve above and beyond some of the goals, too.

1. Walk more often - at least once a day, everyday, even if it's only for 15 minutes.
2. Try one new recipe every week.
3. See my parents at least twice in 2012.
4. Get my sister to visit me in Chicago.
5. Explore Chicago - do one tourist-y thing a month.
6. Complete one item on my Bucket List.
7. Run a 5k.
8. Learn a new language.
9. Connect with my distant family more - letters, GChat, Skype, etc.
10. Save.
11. Use my treadmill at least once a week.
12. Read a book a week, again. I did the #52in52 challenge in 2011 and I loved it. Lets see what new stories 2012 can bring. If you have a suggestion, please share!
13. Take more photographs.
14. Connect with old friends, more than just a Christmas card once a year.
15. Eat more fruit & vegetables.
16. Keep my house cleaner, more consistently.
17. Get rid of some (more) of my clutter.
18. Blog more - not just to blog, but to share my 2012 with friends, families, and others I've connected with.
19. Have a discussion about when/how/why to get a Ph.D (or Ed.D)
20. Pay it Forward.
21. Read more journal articles and research studies about college students.
22. Attend more Professional Development opportunities.
23. Volunteer at least once a month, somewhere in Chicago.
24. Be positive in my everyday actions.
25. Help my students create change on our campus.

The final #ReverbBroads post of the year was What is your one-word? One word from 2011, one word for 2012. I didn't pick a word in 2011, but I will be picking one for 2012.

Connect.

I have lots of opportunities coming my way in 2012, and I couldn't be happier. Great things have come into play, but I think to take advantage of it, I need to connect. I need to connect at conferences, with my students on a daily basis, with other professionals in my field, with my family, through social media, and beyond. 



In looking forward, what are your goals (or resolutions, if you must) for 2012? What is your one word?

#oneword2012: Connect

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| Saturday, January 7, 2012
I did not choose a word in 2011, and I'm not sure why that was. 2011 was a fun and challenging year, but I don't think I was ready to commit to any one word. I could pick a lot of words that would sum up my 2011, but this post is about looking forward to my 2012.

For 2012, I'm joining a bunch of #TwitterFriends with #oneword2012. I mentioned my word in my January 1 blog post, I hadn't taken the time to sit down and think about what that meant to me, how I would work towards that word, and what I'd need from those around me.


When I say CONNECT, I mean a lot of things. I want to connect on campus. In my new position, I'm responsible for outreach from the Office of Campus Life to other departments. I want to enhance relationships with other departments (in and out of our division) and have great connections between us and the rest of campus.

I want to connect
professionally. My 1 year as a Full Time Professional in student affairs was August 2, 2011. I'm now transitioning into a completely different type of role (from doing finance and working with #SGA to working with #FYE, our programming board, leadership, outreach and student workers) and I know that connecting on that professional level will help. I want to increase the professional development opportunities I take advantage of. This year, I'll be attending an FYE conference, as well as at least one conference with our programming board. At these conferences, I hope to connect and network with other professional staff.

I want to connect
socially. I've been on Twitter since August 5, 2008, but I didn't really start connecting and networking until last year. This year, I want to participate in #sachat more (even though this means skipping out on lunch with my fabulous office staff), and I want to connect with other professionals through this amazing tool. I also want to encourage my campus to connect socially; we are not a Twitter campus, but we are getting there.

Personally
, I want to connect with friends more this year. I have a lot of friends in the Chicago-ish area and we just did not see each other in the 2011 year. I hope this year changes that, but I also hope I'm able to re-connect with lost friends, too.

I also want to connect more with
family. Between B and I, our families are so scattered that it's hard to make it a priority to see all of them every year. I hope 2012 is the year we are able to see everyone, on both sides of the family, at least once.

I want this to be a year of growth, and I think by using my connect #oneword2012 I can really enhance my growth on both a personal and professional level.



What is your #oneword2012?

2012 - Goals & One Word

0
| Sunday, January 1, 2012
I really struggled with the end of my 2011. It was an okay year, but the end of it was full of challenges, anxiety and a lot of negative experiences (especially for those close to me). I worked really hard to not let it get me down, but it got me distracted. I missed the end of #ReverbBroads, but I've done the last post at the bottom of this one.

A friend of mine, who has had a LOT of challenges in 2011, does 1 goal a year (instead of resolutions) for every year she is old. I'm going to attempt that this year. I like the idea of goals - it's kind of similar to an "I want" list. I know I won't achieve everything, but by making small goals, I may be able to achieve above and beyond some of the goals, too.

1. Walk more often - at least once a day, everyday, even if it's only for 15 minutes.
2. Try one new recipe every week.
3. See my parents at least twice in 2012.
4. Get my sister to visit me in Chicago.
5. Explore Chicago - do one tourist-y thing a month.
6. Complete one item on my Bucket List.
7. Run a 5k.
8. Learn a new language.
9. Connect with my distant family more - letters, GChat, Skype, etc.
10. Save.
11. Use my treadmill at least once a week.
12. Read a book a week, again. I did the #52in52 challenge in 2011 and I loved it. Lets see what new stories 2012 can bring. If you have a suggestion, please share!
13. Take more photographs.
14. Connect with old friends, more than just a Christmas card once a year.
15. Eat more fruit & vegetables.
16. Keep my house cleaner, more consistently.
17. Get rid of some (more) of my clutter.
18. Blog more - not just to blog, but to share my 2012 with friends, families, and others I've connected with.
19. Have a discussion about when/how/why to get a Ph.D (or Ed.D)
20. Pay it Forward.
21. Read more journal articles and research studies about college students.
22. Attend more Professional Development opportunities.
23. Volunteer at least once a month, somewhere in Chicago.
24. Be positive in my everyday actions.
25. Help my students create change on our campus.

The final #ReverbBroads post of the year was What is your one-word? One word from 2011, one word for 2012. I didn't pick a word in 2011, but I will be picking one for 2012.

Connect.

I have lots of opportunities coming my way in 2012, and I couldn't be happier. Great things have come into play, but I think to take advantage of it, I need to connect. I need to connect at conferences, with my students on a daily basis, with other professionals in my field, with my family, through social media, and beyond. 



In looking forward, what are your goals (or resolutions, if you must) for 2012? What is your one word?
 

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