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What will punctuate this year for you?
For many, 2006 meant working harder and resting less. Let's make 2007 the year of working less with greater results. Plan that amazing vacation NOW. Book several three day weekends NOW even if you don't know exactly what you will do. Send your boss a note with the vacation dates so you stick to the plan. If you have 2 weeks vacation coming, put all 14 days on the calendar now - if you have more time, take that too. Enjoy!
For many, 2006 was a tough year financially and many went into greater debt. Let's make 2007 the year to create more stability and save more money. Cars and fancy DVDs don't make us happy, so get rid of all those worldly belongings stacked in the corner of the garage or eating a hole through your checking account. As soon as it gets just a bit warmer he in Seattle, I am putting my Saab convertible up for sale. Not because I have to (I love that car) but because we don't need it. I don't have a car payment, but maintenance and insurance is certainly at least a couple grand per year. I should be saving these funds, investing them. We all have stuff we don't use enough to justify keeping it - let's declutter and save more. My husband and I would like to add to savings in the amount of 2-3 more months worth of bills and also top out on IRA and health savings account contributions. Having the cushion and having less stuff around feel great.
For many, 2006 did not feel very connecting - the world seemed to pull apart more than come together. Let's make 2007 a year for coming together. Experience other cultures, volunteer your time and energy, and reach out to those in need. I want to learn more about eastern Europe and Asia - people and places. And I will continue to dig deep into learning more about some of my favorite places like the very diverse New Mexico. I also want to pick back up on my Spanish language abilities (I have picked it up and dropped it many times).
Think back to 2006. If you could do it all over again, what would you do differently? Create positive momentum by starting 2007 off with these goals in mind.
Happy new year!
Lisa Haneberg
Here's my breakthrough blog.
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