New YEAR New YOU!

It seems to me, that whenever a new year begins, people try to change them selves over night. Not in little subtle ways to improve upon their already designed  character. They attempt to modify themselves in every area of their lives. It soon appears it is an insurmountable feat. When they realize this, they lower their expectations, become complacent and eventually just give up. The reason for the new YEARS goals, is that it is a goal to accomplish over the next 12 months! Break that "insurmountable" goal into easy to achieve goals. As you check off your little goals, you will feel accomplished, renewed and successful! Inevitably completing your new years goal by the end of the year! 
I have a habit of setting new goals about every 6 months. Not always for self improvement, but to keep me working towards something. I have already accomplished a goal I had set out to do by the end of 2012, it also appeared on my bucket list! GET A MEANINGFUL TATTOO. It was my first, and likely my only tattoo. I adore it :) The experience was enjoyable from beginning to end, and pain free which was surprising. With that out of the way, here are a few of the things I would like to accomplish this year to create the "new" me.

1.Take a dance class- not to ACTUALLY learn to dance, just for a fun way to improve on balance, grace, and to keep my body moving.

2. Go rock climbing-I would like to go to the climbing gym here in Boise, and attempt rock climbing again. I have done it before and loved it. However, it has been years, and I am not exactly equipped to just jump in where I left of.

3. Go skydiving- this was one I had planned for  this past summer, unfortunately a torn LCL prevented me from doing much this summer. So this year, I would love to go for my birthday!

4. Play chess- I want to learn the original game of strategy. I think it will be fun :)

5. Take the necessary steps to be 100% debt free- I have a lot of medical debt unfortunately, so I want to consolidate and attack the stack of bills!

6.Maintain and improve my fitness routine- I am actually in  good rhythm now for my workouts. Starting to see results. I just need to remember to pair the workouts with proper nutrition.  *side note, I would like to improve my flexibility as well, but I believe this will be done through my fitness goals already in place.

7. Go back to school- not entirely sure that I have settled on exactly what I wish to study when I go back, but I do wish to at least get my feet wet and get in there to explore a few more options.

So there it is, my 2012 list of goals. I will be sure to set them in the

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Timely

goal setting style. I hope each of you has an incredible end to what was a challenging year. May we all be blessed with the courage, strength and dedication for this next year! Welcome to 2012!