Last year rather than create New Years Resolutions I decided to jump on the Chris Brogan band wagon and come up with three words that would be touchstones for my actions throughout the year. As I chose to do something I would check in with those words and see how it fit. For more about this approach check out Chris Brogan’s post here that introduces his words for 2015.
Since I found this approach useful I thought I’d do it again this year. So here we go:
201:
My words last year were Healthy, Creative & Minimalist. I would give myself grades of A, B and C for each of these respectively. I have a good foundation in each of these but now want to build on that base. Apparently ‘201’ courses are what you would take after the 101 introductory courses. 201 therefore is a reminder for me that I need to be looking at ways to up my game in each of these areas. To reinforce the good habits that I created in 2014 and take the next step.
Explore:
By necessity from a lack of time, money and energy I have sharply focused my efforts in a few narrowly defined areas. It’s time to poke at some of the boundaries I’ve established and also take some leaps and try things totally new.
Fun:
If it’s not fun why are you doing it? Unfortunately I seem to have forgotten to schedule ‘fun’ on my calendar – we’ll be doing more celebrating of key milestones, events and just letting our hair down in 2015. Life’s too short not to.
How about you? New Years Resolutions? Goals? I’d love to hear how you’re set up for the year ahead.
I like this. But, I’m going to call them 201.5 classes. Catchy, huh? š
That’s excellent!
I have not done resolutions for years but as you get older you realise what a short and finite thing life is so 2015 is definitely going to be my photography year. Too much “fit it in when I can” in the past. Much more “fit life round it” this year; that will not wash for the years I have left and there is still life and a few good photos in me!
I know what you mean. I have a sense that I’m running out of time that is driving me to be more intentional about how I spend my time.
What a great idea! I like this so much better than one very specific goal to reach. I am going to steal this one š