I’m signed up for Reverb10, which means that for the whole month of December I’ll be receiving a daily email prompting me to Reflect on the past year and Manifest the year to come. I’m catching up on a couple of prompts in one post. The first one comes from Susannah Conway:
Wisdom. What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out?
I made the decision to go back to school to get my Master’s – probably one in Communication and Organizational Leadership. Two topics that seriously float my boat. The truth is, I love learning in a structured setting. I’m surprised I have stayed away from it for so long. I think I needed the time to really grow into my choices and to allow my ideas to flourish. I feel ready now. And I’m excited and incredibly nervous all at the same time.
It hasn’t fully played itself out yet but I will be sure to let you know how it does.
The prompt for December 11th comes from Sam Davidson:
11 Things. What are 11 things your life doesn’t need in 2011? How will you go about eliminating them? How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life?
- Doubt – I possess a fair amount of self-doubt that needs to be banished and tied up in a cage somewhere. 2011 will be about truly believing in my talents and abilities so that I can soar – unfettered by doubt and negativity
- Regret – I need to make decisions and not look back. Just head boldly in the direction of my choices.
- A day job I dislike – What I’d truly like to eliminate is the need for a day job. I can live with the fact that I may need one for a bit longer. What I can’t live with is going to one I despise. Going to an unhappy place everyday drains me of my creative energy and I desperately need that energy.
- Clutter – I’ve had an ongoing battle with clutter this entire year. In 2011 I will win this battle. Again, clutter seriously robs me of my creativity and I’m ready to take my energy back. I will also be far more choosy about what I buy and bring into my life.
- Procrastination – I feel like a small amount of procrastination is ok. What I need to eliminate is the type of procrastination that leaves me stressed and tired and possibly costs me extra time and/or money. That type of procrastination has no place here.
- Unnecessary obligations – In 2011 I will rid myself of any activities that I don’t really want to do but do anyway because I feel obligated to. If it doesn’t bring me joy I don’t want to do it.
- Excuses – You know what they say about excuses, right? Those who choose to use them are seldom good for anything else but excuses. I’ll toss those in the same cage with self-doubt and regret.
- Unhealthy Eating Habits – I feel better when I eat better. I want to commit to eating healthy 80% of the time.
- Time Wasters – I’m the queen of time wasters. You already heard about my TV habit. Next year I’ll be very aware of how my time is being spent.
- Anxiety – I’ve been getting increasingly anxious lately. I just need to slow down. Be still. And relax.
- Hesitation – No more dilly dallying or polling a million people prior to making a decision. I need to trust my gut and just jump in.
Have you made any wise decisions this year? What was the outcome? Also, what are some things you need to nix from your life? Feel free to share down below!
