goals.

i have never really made resolutions before. i look at it more as goals, rather than resolutions. some goals take time, maybe even more that than a year ahead. sometimes each year in my head i will rattle some off, but this is the first time i have actually made a list. i am looking at them as lifestyle/living/life goals, and hope to improve in some way, over the course of this year and beyond. some of them will be an ongoing process. but anyway, here they are. let's see if i can hold true to them! i may or may not revisit this post, but seeing it in print will help me to remember things.

in 2011, i hope.......

• to make better use of time, but throw in some lazy days here and there (i think i am already pretty good at being lazy!)

• to save $ better and spend less (this is always a goal, but in 2009 and 2010 i really sucked at it)

• to keep up my fitness, and switch it up a bit. More things like yoga and strength training and whatever else i may introduce myself to and enjoy. At home or possibly join a gym.

• to continue to try to make healthier meal and snack choices, but to also remember to enjoy treats.

• to be more empathetic

• to leave the past in the past, and not let it affect me or my attitude. (i am currently "so so" at this)

• to forgive and then move on

• to keep trying new recipes and keeping myself open to cooking.

• to keep my living space more organized and cleaner

• to not judge ( myself or others), and to remember you don't know why someone is making the choice being made, and to hold back judgement over it. sometimes there are reasons unknown to you, as to why a choice is being made.

• to enjoy life, and to sit back and enjoy the little moments, as well as the bigger moments.

• to stop and take deep breaths.....they can be so calming and relaxing, especially when life gets hectic

• to run more longer distance races, and work on speed (i did well trying to do speedwork in the fall...would like to get back into that)

• and most importantly to be a good person.

happy 2011!