+Thought | 2011: New Year’s Resolutions

It’s that time again and the thought of New Year’s Resolutions are rolling in. Most often, a resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. In other words, you decide to take a step forward and start doing things for positive gains.

I’ve decided that this is a year of change and progression. A year of positive thought and careful planning. I was thinking about my 2010 and I know there are things that I

need to work on in order to get to where I want to be. To reach the G.O.A.Ls that I’ve set, I’ve compiled a list of resolutions that I plan to keep. 2011, here we go…

RESOLUTIONS FOR 2011:

• Spend less on non-necessities.
- I have a bad habit of buying the things I want and not the things I need. I gotta start spending smarter and lose my impulsive buying habits.

• Finish my 4th year of school.
- It’s time I just bit the bullet and finally finished my trade schooling. No more half-stepping on getting my journeyman’s ticket. Just get’r done boy!

• Pay off ANY outstanding debt.
- This is a big one. I’ve vowed to myself that 2011 will finally be the year where I focus hard on paying off all my debt. I need to work the hardest I’ve ever worked to pay my dues and make room for future plans. This is my year to go debt free.

• Make more time for personal projects and gains.
- I need to make time outside of my busy schedule to focus on my personal projects. Only good and forward progression can come from this. I just need to tell myself that I need to see my ideas come into

fruition. I gotta make my/our shit happen.

• Do more networking.
- I need to work harder on my networking without being a part of a social network. This means going out into the world and physically shaking peoples hands. I need to make an effort to be around like-minded individuals and form relationships around whatever area of interest in my life.

• Spend more time with people that matter to me.
- It’s not that I don’t like spending time with my loved ones, it’s the fact that I have almost no time to do so. This time around I pledge to make more effort in being around those that care about me.

• Be a shoulder to lean on.
- I know there are times when you need somebody to confide in and sometimes nobody’s there. I’ve been in that situation and it sucks. I’ll be your shoulder.

• Talk more.
- I need to be able to talk freely about myself and how I feel. No more shame in wanting to share my thoughts, trials, and tribulations.

• Make an effort to read more.
- My 3rd quarter for 2010 was very

positive. I felt like I was on a huge positive swing and I know that it was partly due to the fact that I was put on to reading some amazing books. I need to make the time and effort to sit my ass down and start reading again. I need a positive swing, but this time I want it all year round.

• Stay active and eat right.
- I know this ones cliche, but it has to be done. I gotta push myself to stay active outside of work and also be cautious about what I eat.

Resolutions are normally private, but I’ve bared mine as a constant reminder to myself. I know it won’t be easy, but anything that’s worth it is never easy. I urge everyone to make some resolutions happen and try your hardest to Get.Over.All.Limitations.

Happy New Year from all of us here at theHue!