Change is all around. Winter weather is here. The holidays have come and gone, and the New Year has arrived. I sense the seasonal pressure for change and a reset. Before moving forward, it’s helpful to reflect. I’m doing this by reading my journals, going through blog posts, reviewing stats, photos, the calendar, and more.

The year-end audit helps me understand what was, so I can future-think and plan for the new year. What will I let go of or embrace? What deserves more time, energy, and attention? Which goals will I pursue? The possibilities are exciting and also, in truth, a bit overwhelming. Only by doing the work will I get clarity.

I need quiet time to think, read, research, and reflect. Then, I’ll create a vision for 2023. Last year was the first time I made a vision board. It was so empowering that I’m doing it again. Elements included were a Word of the Year, a motto, and three big themed buckets with 9 to 12 goals each. With changes in mind, I’m open to altering the vision board process and outcome as needed. What do you want more or less of this year?

Wishing you a happy, healthy, joy-filled, and organized 2023!

Summer is here, bringing with it those much-missed in-person gatherings, vacations, and time for organizing and other projects. This season also brings intense heat, which messes with our energy and motivation. I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling it. While I love walking daily, I’m finding it challenging to be outside in the hotness. It’s like walking in molasses. 

One of my friends suggested we walk inside in an air-conditioned store, like a big supermarket. What a great solution! It made me think about how we can get stuck in an “I can’t” mode. However, with some out-of-the-box thinking, we can find new ways to move forward. And so it goes with my daily commitment to walk, which is good for my health and wellbeing. With this new plan in place, the heat isn’t going to stop my motivation.

What tiny tweak in your plan can you make that will keep you motivated and moving forward?