Happy New Year!! It's crazy to think that the first DECADE of the 21st century has come to a close. There are so many wonderful things to remember as well as some difficult times to learn from. That being said, it is quite a global tradition to establish some New Year's "resolutions" that are meant to inspire an individual to put 
their best foot forward into the new year. It seems to me that most often, the resolution involves some type of "fixing;" go to the gym more often, watch less tv, eat less junk food, etc. I'm guilty of that as well but it's no wonder people find it so hard to keep those resolutions past January! If something comes up and deters you from hitting your goal, you feel like a failure!
their best foot forward into the new year. It seems to me that most often, the resolution involves some type of "fixing;" go to the gym more often, watch less tv, eat less junk food, etc. I'm guilty of that as well but it's no wonder people find it so hard to keep those resolutions past January! If something comes up and deters you from hitting your goal, you feel like a failure!New Year's fireworks in Auckland, New Zealand!
I was at the gym the other day and the staff were commenting on how busy the gym was. "We only have a few weeks left of this," commented one trainer. Hearing that comment made me even more determined to change my outlook this year. To be honest, I've never really been good with New Year resolutions; I seldom make them and when I do, it's kind of the obligatory one to share with your friends when they ask. I don't want to make a resolution that is meaningful only because it was made on the first day of a fresh, new year.
So instead, I have decided to try to find a meaningful goal that is challenging but also exciting and that I can stay motivated to achieve! My goal is simply (or maybe very difficultly!) this; to do everything I can to remain enthusiastic and have a fantastic year. I know the best way to do that is surround myself with great people - I have definitely done that! Next up is kind of doing the reverse resolution; NOT making resolute, set-in-stone goals. Things change, stuff happens, go with it!
Eliza Raymond, one of those fantastic people I get to see everyday in the office has just left to climb Mt. Kilimanj
aro with 11 other brave trekkers including another GVN'er Graham Fyfe and his lovely wife. As part of the experience, all the trekkers raised additional funds aside from the trek fees to support a local organization we partner with in Kenya. I think THATis the way to start a new year! Not only are they getting in shape and experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime trip, they are also helping those in need in Kenya and raising awareness in their local communities! Eliza and her fellow trekkers are my role models to follow for 2010. Who knows? Maybe I'll look into the next trek up Mt. Everest or start planning for 2011 at Machu Picchu!
aro with 11 other brave trekkers including another GVN'er Graham Fyfe and his lovely wife. As part of the experience, all the trekkers raised additional funds aside from the trek fees to support a local organization we partner with in Kenya. I think THATis the way to start a new year! Not only are they getting in shape and experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime trip, they are also helping those in need in Kenya and raising awareness in their local communities! Eliza and her fellow trekkers are my role models to follow for 2010. Who knows? Maybe I'll look into the next trek up Mt. Everest or start planning for 2011 at Machu Picchu!
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ReplyDeleteHappy new year!
Sharon
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