| Just show up! As each day passes, taking us farther | | | | small actions - fulfilling small goals - each and every |
| away from January 1, interest in actually 'keeping' New | | | | day adds up exponentially over time. Those small |
| Year Resolutions wanes. Don't let that happen to you | | | | actions can turn the spark of an idea into a full blown |
| in 2008! Make this year different. Start with one | | | | dream, a dream that you can keep with you for a |
| resolution about which you have enormous interest | | | | lifetime. In 2008 I turn 50 and I'm happy to have made it |
| and desire. Make that resolution a reality, one small | | | | this far, and to have so many wonderful people and |
| step at a time, one day at a time for the next 11 | | | | blessings in my life. My resolution this year is to show |
| months with patience, passion and persistence. | | | | my gratitude for all that I have and ail that I am by |
| Bottom line: make your dream happen by 'just showing | | | | giving back in four areas of my life: 1) Walk 60 miles |
| up' each and every day. On those days that you're | | | | for the Washington, D.C. Breast Cancer 3-Day and |
| tired, or bored - just show up. On those days that you | | | | raise $3,000; 2) Volunteer at a Virginia horse Rescue |
| don't have an ounce of inspiration - just show up. On | | | | Farm; 3) Learn more about how to combat Global |
| those days that you're worried about failing, or unsure | | | | Warming and take action; and, 4) Engage in |
| about your next steps - just show up. Half the battle is | | | | PreMeditated Acts Of Kindness. Please join me! If you |
| just showing up for 30-minutes, or an hour, or two. | | | | have a dream, a burning desire to really do something, |
| Consider this: You could put in your best effort on | | | | to achieve something - put an end to the 'Someday, |
| those days that you feel the least motivated and | | | | Someday, Someday Syndrome'. Stop procrastinating. |
| inspired. | | | | Start today by opening your mind to the possibilities . . |
| If you are writing a novel, fire up your computer and | | | | .and 'just show up', do your best each and every day. |
| write one page even if you're not sure what to write. | | | | Remember: I Resolve To Achieve My New Year |
| Sit down and give it a go! That one page could be the | | | | Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For |
| best page you've ever written. If you would rather | | | | One Year. It's your choice. Do it today. Turn your |
| lounge on the couch than hit the treadmill, hit the | | | | resolution into reality in five simple, common sense |
| treadmill first, then reward yourself with a good movie | | | | steps: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, |
| afterwards. If you want to start a small business do | | | | and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent |
| your homework now - on the Internet, at the Public | | | | Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good! |
| Library, join a networking group, find a mentor who | | | | Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes |
| shares your passion, take a class - get busy right now. | | | | resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! |
| Don't put if off. | | | | Make Every Day New Year's Day. Make Every Day |
| I long ago learned that 'just showing up' and taking | | | | Count. Let's Go For It! |