Dec 31, 2010

2011 Goals and Guidelines for Success

Since just listing a bunch of goals with no practical steps to achieve them has never served me well, I decided to really think about what I wanted from this year and how I plan to get there.

2010 brought about a lot of changes for me and was overall a positive year full of growth.  I want to continue to be grateful, to continue to be happy as I've learned to do in 2010.

In 2011, I'm also getting married to the love of my life.  Above all, my goal is to enjoy every moment of the process - not overwhelm myself with stress over the elopement and party.  This is about us....not all the stressful details! 

Here they are, my 7 goals for 2011.

Fitness/Health


Run a 5K
How will I get there?
1. Continue with C25K program (9 weeks or however long it takes me!)
2. Register for local race – looking at Great Bay Race on April 2nd
3. Complete my first 5K!

Lose 35 pounds
How will I get there?
1. Continue with WeightWatchers and monitoring how and what I eat
2. Go to a WW meeting every week
3. Gym/workout – be active at least 5 days per week, 30 min per day


Honor my body by feeding it well
How will I get there?
1. Remember that binges might happen – figure out why it’s happening, forgive myself and move on
2. Be conscious of how I eat, what I eat and how it makes me feel
3. As I lose weight, notice the positive health effects and changes I experience
4. Cook at least one vegetarian dinner per week


Education/Career


Kick Anatomy & Physiology 2’s butt and end the semester with an A!
How will I get there?
1. Set aside 8-10 hours each week for studying – create a study plan and stick to it
2. See the tutor at least 2x a month (not just before exams!)
3. Utilize open lab times


Get an A in English composition
How will I get there?
1. Set aside 8-10 hours each week for studying – create a study plan and stick to it
2. Utilize the writing center


Take the pre-entrance exam for nursing school
How will I get there?
1. Already registered for January 22nd


Apply to nursing school
How will I get there?
1. Continue to research the programs I’m interested in
2. Decide on professional references and ask them
3. Meet with reps from each school to get advice/input on application
4. Work on essay and get help/feedback on the process
5. Know that this may be just practice, and KEEP TRYING!

4 comments:

  1. These are awesome goals! and you can get there, you have a plan and that's what will carry you through!

    Let me know if you want company for that Great Bay race?? I would be willing I need a running buddy.

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  2. Love your list, especially the how you're gonna get there! :)

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  3. Love your list and your plans! Oh, and congrats on your upcoming wedding! How exciting!

    This is my first visit here. Looking forward to reading more.

    Winks & Smiles,
    Wifey

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  4. Rissa - I'd LOVE to run with someone.

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