Fresh Start!

I always like the New Year.

Everything is fresh. . .

And blank.  Ready for a new start.

This week, Carole has us thinking about Ten Things We Want To Do in the New Year.  I've been having fun thinking about this all day!  Here's what I want to do:

1. Keep Doing What Works -- keep my good habits going strong into the new year. . . a commitment to fitness, healthy eating, getting enough rest, leaving room for a little excitement now and then
2. Take Time to Reflect -- about myself and who I am -- and find outlets for expression . . . journaling, blogging, writing, One Little Word, exploring creative outlets
3. Use Bold Strokes -- color with all the crayons in the box. . . create, explore color, and texture, and mix things up a bit; let my craft reflect my self . . . with fiber, fabric, flowers, photos, and art materials
4. Expand My Personal Toolbox-- learn new things and take time to experiment . . . finish the Master Composter program, broaden my skills with PhotoShop, find a new camera, travel to new places, try new recipes and restaurants, knit gloves
5. Practice Kindness -- what can I do to lift someone's load. . . smile more, say something, lend a hand, reach out -- it's the little things that make a difference
6. Celebrate the Ordinary -- after all, the Ordinary is ExtraOrdinary. . . keep my priorities straight, acknowledge and celebrate the every-day-ness, and use the Good China (for Pete's sake)
7. Simplify -- get rid of the baggage. . . organize, prioritize, shed
8. Do a Good Job -- if I take it on, I need to give it my all . . . so choose my work carefully - and then. . . do it well
9. Maintain Balance -- pay attention to the yin and yang . . . consider consequences to personal balance when choosing to add new activities and commitments
10. Take Delight -- enjoy life. . . laugh, smile, see the lighter side. . . because if there is One Thing I Know For Sure, it's that life can change in a heartbeat.  So enjoy it while you can, and take delight in what is around you -- every day!

Happy New Year!

 

Comments

[Vicki]

Is that a current snow picture? Wow, we've got practically nothin' over here.

LOVE YOUR LIST! That's probably the best I've read all day. Thanks Kym!
; )

[Carole]

Your list includes all the important things.

[Mary]

a beautiful list! all the best for 2012, Kym!!

[Antigoni]

That is a GREAT list Kym!
Especially #10.Take Delight -- enjoy life. . . laugh, smile, see the lighter side. . .
I think your list contains everything important that we have to do every day to be whole persons!!!
Great goals for a fresh New Year!!!

[Patty]

Words to live by. I'm cutting yours out and pasting it in my new journal! ;-)

[Marilyn]

Great list! #10 is the best though and the one I really need to remember. I need to quit sweating the small stuff...

[Anne]

Perfect.
I, too, am printing this out and will post it on the bulletin board by my desk for inspiration in 2012.
Happy New Year, Kym.

[Rebecca]

I love ALL of these and have found inspiration reading them. Lots of people seem to be simplifying. And, I think I will do some 'bold strokes' as well.

[Cookie]

Wonderful list!

[margene]

You put together words in such a perfectly, delightful way. While I love everything on your list, "take delight" is my favorite.

[Lori on Little Traverse Bay]

Ten good things to keep in mind for the New Year! They all resonate, but #5 has me looking outward, which I can sometimes neglect in the "hurry-scurry."

Thanks for sharing this with us (your readers).