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My Final Personal Goals Progress Update for 2017!

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Here’s my final personal goals progress update for 2017! You can check out my detailed list of 2017 Goals here. Writing publicly about my progress is one of the most effective methods of accountability I’ve found. Consequently, I’m aiming to produce a monthly update right through 2017.

Writing up my personal goals progress report is an important part of keeping me on track and accountable. It’s also a really useful method to review what is and isn’t working. Sometimes that will mean that some goals will change or be removed altogether. But the great thing is that these are my goals, so I can change them as often as I like! If you choose to write up or already have some personal goals then doing a regular review and write up is a great way to stay on track!

So here’s my December and final update… 🙂 [Read more…] about My Final Personal Goals Progress Update for 2017!

29 Books Read This Year!

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29 Books Read This Year!

Here’s a complete list of the books I read (or attempted to read) this year.  These are mostly non-fiction books, with a few fiction books and one by a comedian thrown in for good measure.

This is the first time I’ve put my whole annual list together in one place and I was shocked and pleased to see that I’ve read 29 books this year!  Also, seeing them listed in this way has acted as a great reminder and there are definitely a few that I want to go back to re-read or reference for the great material they contain.

As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, I have a subscription to Audible, so some of these books have been listened to, others were physical books and there were a number that I downloaded to my kindle.

These lists aren’t in any particular order, although I’ve highlighted a few of my favourites 🙂 . [Read more…] about 29 Books Read This Year!

How To Manage Time Effectively Over The Holidays!

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How To Manage Time Effectively Over The Holidays!

I’m writing this post as we move ever closer to the Christmas holiday period. It could equally have been written for any period of time, where suddenly, we go from being time poor to time rich. I can’t even begin to explain how happy and excited I am that we’ll soon be experiencing some R & R, all the spinning plates will slow and life will take on a much more leisurely hue.

Ah…bliss!

But, if I’m honest, there’s a little part of me that’s already eyeing up that expanse of free time with envy. She’s busy plotting and planning all the things that can be done that usually don’t even feature on the to do list, the wish list or even the radar!

But it can be a challenge, because in a few weeks, when the holidays are firmly behind us, I’m wondering will I be looking back with regret at all the time I’ve wasted, or will I be smug thinking about how I managed my time wisely?

Right now, I have a chance to put some plans into action to ensure that I experience the latter feelings of smugness, rather than the damp squib of regret.

Do you want to join me on this little excursion? [Read more…] about How To Manage Time Effectively Over The Holidays!

The Power of Saying Yes To Your Life

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The Power of Saying Yes To Your Life

Do you sometimes feel that you are stuck in a rut? Maybe negativity has crept into your psyche and you have become a little fearful of pushing yourself outside your normal range of activities and experiences. Life has become a little dreary, maybe a bit boring and the days have drifted into a same-old-same-old pattern.

How easy is it to say ‘no’ to invitations? I think sometimes that it can be quite difficult to say no to the invitations that come our way. We feel guilty, and therefore sign up for things that we really don’t want to do.

It sneaks up on you like a cat burglar. Chase it out of your head like a crazy homeowner with a bat – there’s nothing good that comes from letting thieves into your house. Self doubt is not your reality – it’s your fear.
Colleen Ferrary Bader

But, when it comes to saying ‘yes’ to our own invitations…the ideas that float around our heads, our aspirations, our desires, we mostly seem to have no difficulty in refusing the invitation!

Sounds a bit backwards, don’t you think? [Read more…] about The Power of Saying Yes To Your Life

What Is A Good Goal?

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What Is A Good Goal?

The new year stands before us, like a chapter in a book, waiting to be written. We can help write that story by setting goals.
Melody Beattie

It’s that time of year! The time of year when we start ruminating over what could have gone better last year, and, more importantly, what we’re going to do about it this year!

As you know, I’m a huge fan of setting goals and have learned a few useful points since 2015 when goal setting became one of my favourite activities. So, with this in mind, let’s take a look at what is a good goal and how you can set about setting some good personal goals for next year. [Read more…] about What Is A Good Goal?

My Personal Goals Progress Update for November 2017

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Here’s my personal goals progress update for November 2017! You can check out my detailed list of 2017 Goals here. Writing publicly about my progress is one of the most effective methods of accountability I’ve found. Consequently, I’m aiming to produce a monthly update right through 2017.

Writing up my personal goals progress report is an important part of keeping me on track and accountable. It’s also a really useful method to review what is and isn’t working. Sometimes that will mean that some goals will change or be removed altogether. But the great thing is that these are my goals, so I can change them as often as I like! If you choose to write up or already have some personal goals then doing a regular review and write up is a great way to stay on track!

So here’s my November update… 🙂 [Read more…] about My Personal Goals Progress Update for November 2017