It’s the last day of 2011. Tomorrow begins a new year and a new chance to make this year the “best year ever!” Come on, you know you’ve said it before too!
This is also the time that most of you will make those same New Year resolutions that you’ve made every January 1st for who knows how long. “This year I am going to lose weight, be a better parent and wife, be more patient, and finally clean out the junk drawer!” And, just like me, you’ll probably forget these resolutions by the end of the week, and continue on just like you did the previous year.
This year, I challenge you to do something “new” in the New Year. Don’t make the same old resolutions. Try something in 2012 that you’ve never done before. Really challenge yourself, both personally and professionally.
In 10 days, I will begin teaching a college public relations course at my alma mater (Go USF Bulls!) The course is PR Research, and I am scared to death! Teaching is something I have always wanted to do, but have never really felt like I was experienced enough to do. So, in 2012, I decided to swallow my fear and step outside of my “box” and just do it. I may love it…I may hate it. Either way, at least I’ll be able to say that I did it.
Personally, I would like to run a 10K. If you know me, you know that I have never really been a “runner,” but again, it is something that I have always wanted to be able to say, ”Yeah, I’m a runner.” So, in 2012, I am going to find a 10K and I am going to train so that I can complete this run. I should say that I will run/walk it, because that is more realistic, but hey…I can dream!
So, what are you going to do new in 2012? Forget the generic resolutions that don’t really mean anything. Pick something that is achievable that will give you a sense of accomplishment for the year. Just pick one or two and stick to them. And tell a few people what you are planning…that way someone else can help you stay accountable.
So, let’s make 2012 the best year ever! Yeah, I said it…now let’s do it!
P.S. I will probably keep the cleaning out the junk drawer resolution though. It is REALLY bad!
