Alignment

Where did 2011 begin? How did this year’s accomplishment line up with last year’s goals? What did you accomplish?

2011 began with me feeling somewhat miserable and stressed out:  I hated my job, I worked 2 second jobs, I hated my apartment, I was out of shape, and I never had enough money.  I felt like I had lost my soul, and my health was quickly going out the window.  I knew that I had to make some big changes.   

I chose the word ADHERANCE as my guiding word, because I didn’t want to just give up.  I persevered, and changed everything.

The end of 2011 finds me in a new city, working at a job that I love.  I have no work stress, and no second jobs.  I ride my bike to work every day, and work out when I get home.  Although I am not rolling in money, I am much more comfortable than I had been.  And my big, bright apartment is a pleasure to come home to.

I think I did a good job this year of aligning my accomplishments up with my goals.  It is kind of surprising that you really can make big changes, even if it is scary.  Change is hard.   I learned that it is worth the effort.  I had been stagnant for many years, and even if my current life isn’t perfect, it is much better than it was a year ago.