Welcome, 2013

Wednesday, January 2, 2013
I'm not a huge fan of "New Year's Resolutions." They seem very trite to me, and oftentimes they just fall by the wayside when they become too difficult - or even too inconvenient - to accomplish.

But I do believe in setting goals. Imagining a destination for myself, and then taking positive steps to get there, has value for me as it solidifies a plan of action. And for me, it's always, always better to have a plan (*cough*OCD*cough*).

So here is what I hope to accomplish in 2013:
  1. I really want to get rid of these last 20 pounds. Yes, yes, I know - could that goal be any more cliche? No, I don't think it could. But in 2012 I made a real commitment to fitness, and have maintained that commitment for over a year. I think the logical next step is to make a commitment to a healthy, sustainable weight, and do what needs to be done in order to accomplish that goal.
  2. Since taking my new gig in the Military Industrial Complex, I have allowed a small amount of fear to creep back into my life. I was a top performer for 16 years at my old job, so I think it's only natural for me to have some performance anxiety about my role, but I don't want that anxiety to negatively impact my ability to execute. So for 2013, I need to harness my fear, uncertainty and doubt about my own abilities and turn it into drive, passion, and competence. 
  3. I need to make sure I take some time for myself. In between my travel schedule to the Vestibule of Hell, resuming my studies at the University of Denver, pursuing one professional certification a quarter, and spending time with and helping my friends and family, I will not have vast amounts of free time. For me, this usually leads to a bout of depression and anxiety, which I'd really like to forestall, if I can.
I think that's enough for one year. Yes, it is. 

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