FALL FEELS LIKE “NEW YEARS DAY”

I’m married to a teacher, and my 2 boys are in school (one graduates this year!), so for me September – and in particular BACK TO SCHOOL – feels like the New Year.

In light of that, I like to set goals to inspire me to work hard & improve personally & professionally.

So far I have enrolled for a Professional Art course (5 days) in California, which takes place later in the month.

A few other things I have tackled this week are as follows:

–  haircut & colour

–  makeover (I went to Shoppers Drug Mart in Walnut Grove – the ladies that work there are so professional & lovely!!  Thanks Katie :0)

–  I have re-written my Artist Statement

A few of the commitments I have made are:

–  Lose my ‘Summer pounds’…..Why do I gain weight every summer?  It’s the time of year you are supposed to be your leanest.  I did it again!!

–  Create regular Blog postings (avg. 2/week)

So I have my work cut out for me!  Goals need to be measurable & achievable.  It is good to have someone to be accountable to….someone that isn’t afraid to “call you on it” if you aren’t on track.  In the past I have relied upon my friend, Marie, to be my “accountability partners”  – I will contact her this week.

I notice a big difference in my productivity and outlook on life when I’m keeping my commitments – no matter how small they might be.

I’d love to hear about your goals / commitments, so we can encourage & inspire each other!