Well, maybe you're like me. I'm not exactly a fan of resolutions. They're too much like goals. Goals! G-O-A-L-S! Gag me! (Tell us how you really feel, Diane!) I've heard that word too many times. I'm guessing my dislike may come from the fact that goals tend to hold you accountable. That's why I don't have resolutions. I have dreams!
I vividly remember a few years ago, during my year-end review, when my boss asked me that same customary queston. "So, what's your goals for next year?"
Well, I tell ya - that's a pretty hard question to answer when you haven't given that much thought. I'm a fly by the seat of my pants kinda gal and while I should have been expecting this query, I guess I wasn't ready for it. Duh! So what's a gal to do?
Well, I paused a moment, opened my mouth, and just prayed the right answer would come out. (Remember Clark - the new pool in the backyard is dependent on this!)
"Umm, yes - what's my goals for next year" I replied. Pause, pause. (I've learned that repeating the question, will buy you time.) "Well, I tell ya" (OMG - Now what?)
"My goals for next year are to show up for work every day..." (pause, cough, pause - what else? what else?), and do my job to the best of my ability!"
Duh! How do you like that for honesty? Well, I can tell ya, that answer certainly didn't win me employee of the year!
So friends, as we look forward to another new year, I certainly hope you're excited and maybe somewhat prepared. Just remember - while your listing those resolutions/dreams, to pick out some big ones. And most importantly, don't forget to include good health and abundant happiness. Cuz really, isn't that what it's all about?
Dream big my friends, dream big! Happy 2024!
