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?

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2012 - Goals & One Word

| 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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