Taking on 2014....

I am blessed beyond measure!  My life is one of abundance and happiness.  This is not to say that I don’t feel sad or deflated at times, but I know I have it good!  My career, my family, my health, my friends (beyond just Facebook) …..I am constantly reminding myself to take stock of these great assets in my ‘balance sheet’!  Yet despite my joy, I am human and yes, I naturally feel down….however as of recently, I have learned to draw inspiration from those dark moments where I simply don’t feel like my usual happy self.  I have learned that those dark moments are necessary to find the motivation within ourselves to keep the sun shining. 

As this year comes to an end and we wait for the beautiful year ahead, I have taken a bit of time to plan on preparing for those ‘what if’’ scenarios that were spawned in those times of deflation and fear.  I realize happiness is not a destination.  And goals are meant to help us grow regardless of whether we attain them or not.  This is part of my fear – what if everything I hold dear and value today, is gone tomorrow. 

For 2014, my goals are set to nurture the vision of peace, growth and happiness.  I have broken my goals into seven areas of life that work together – 1) Family 2) Social 3) Personal Development 4) Career 5) Wealth 6) Physical and 7) Spiritual.  (For a detailed breakdown of these areas, check out this link http://masteryourlifepower.com/therapies-offered/demartini-method-2/7-areas-of-life/  ) Within these areas, my goals sometimes overlap.  For example – my goal to join Toastmasters is driven from wanting to be a better communicator (personal development) as well as increase my network (social).  My goals are…..well, my goals!  They give me strength and focus and help me want to be better than I have been.

In embarking on your own goal setting. I encourage you to start from a mindset of gratitude (see Gratitude post).  With this frame of mind, you will know what to improve and rationally understand the aspects of your life you despise and want to change.  Be honest with yourself, be creative and know your goals are first and foremost, meant to help you grow! 

For some additional inspiration, check out this awesome kid (who I hope to be like when I grow up) and his thoughts on happiness  http://findlifesecrets.com/what-if-we-made-education-about-how-to-be-healthy-and-happy/

 

Happy holidays and happy journaling, my friends!