Top Ten New Year's Questions

Wishing you and yours a most happy, healthy and fulfilling 2009!

Rather than getting stuck with the idea of making resolutions for the New Year (and the attendant guilt of not fulfilling them), try, "Makin' a list and checkin' it twice", by asking these questions as 2009 approaches:

1. In what SPECIFIC ways do you plan to make 2009 different than 2008?

2. What "unfinished business" do I really want to complete (not what someone else thinks you should do)?

3. What are my top five accomplishments this year (include both major and minor achievements)?

4. What are the three things that were the most fun and brought the greatest pleasure?

5. What were the most/least enjoyable things I did? Why?

6. Which things presented the greatest difficulties or obstacles? How did I deal with them or rectify the situation?

7. In what concrete way(s) did I make a difference or significant contribution? List them.

8. How will I keep track of my progress- journal, computer tracking, and accountability buddy, coach, etc?

9. Who is the person(s) who has had the greatest impact on my life this past year? Do I foresee the significance of this relationship continuing during 2009? Why or why not?

10. What are the things for which you're grateful (from the mundane to the sublime)?

And remember, taking action is the catalyst for change!