I’m not one for resolutions. Resolutions are for bad habits you want to kick in the butt, in my opinion. But today, in reading all the statuses and blogs I follow about New Years and resolutions I found one amazing blog post from a brilliant man in the freelance business. Chris Brogan said:
Every year since around 2006, I’ve been challenging people to forego the idea of a resolution, and instead, to come up with 3 words that will help you define your goals and experiences for the coming year.
He expanded his idea of just three words to explaining those three words thanks to a post he read over at Fitarella.
So all day, I’ve sat about thinking of my three words and what they would be. And I think I’ve figured them out. So here goes:
Temple – Yes, I know Brogan had ‘temple’ also but it’s true for me, too. For me, temple means getting a grasp on my spiritual side again; taking care of my body best possible where I will continue with my personal training and try to regularly include yoga and other avenues into my gift to my body; and strengthening my mind in various ways.
Language – I live in a foreign country that I feel at home in. The plan is to live here permanently. While I’ve been poking at the language, this year I will grab it by the horns and own it. But I will also do the same with my mother tongue with my writing desires. This year is about words – the written and the learned. So bring on the Serbian lessons and bring on the writing goals and challenges I know I will face.
Balance – Something I’m horrible at – even sometimes with the physical balance of standing upright. I can be a bit clumsy. But I’m really referring to balancing my life and my goals. Balancing my time for work and play. Balancing my mind and body and not working against either of them. Balancing my beliefs that I used to feel were at war internally at times and recently realized they were more in-tuned than I knew – and now truly finding a balance between all facets of my life.
So I think I know where my year will lead me. Where will yours lead you? What are your three words for 2012?
That is a good system to use instead of just resolutions. I’ve made some actual resolutions and I’m hoping I can stick with them. Were I to choose three words they would be;
Peace: I would hope to make peace with myself and with the world at large. To start loving myself more and maybe even trusting myself.
Health: I hope to improve my health, both my physical and mental wellbeing.
Prosperity: I know I shouldn’t exactly aspire to material wealth but my dad will be losing his job soon, and I can’t rely on my brother to be making money, I can’t even rely on him to be home. I hope to prosper some in 2012.
Amazing words you’ve chosen!! And from the years I’ve known you, I’ve noticed the internal growth and love this change in you. You’re an amazing friend and I hope all of these words are empowering and actualize for you this year. If there is ever a way I can help, let me know.
Awww that’s really sweet ^^ I don’t know if I have, but I imagine others might say I have too. We never really notice the changes in ourselves. Some people don’t even recognise them when they’ve been pointed out by others.
I second Kiki’s comment, those are great words to choose from. Though, if i could put in one more for myself i’d probably add patience, i guess that’s the one trait i need to work more on ^.^
I think everyone could use more patience.
Thanks for the comment and read Andy! Happy New Year!!