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It's been a great first week of January! I had a chance to spend some time this week really thinking about my goals for 2014 and planning for what I'd like to see happen. Here's where I am:
Based on the things I learned in this post (I even added a few things to the list since I published it — take a look!), I decided to choose goals that are a little more broad — lifestyle ideals rather than things to attain or cross off a list.
I want to live a purposeful life this year. I want to spend my time doing things that are meaningful and add value to other people's lives. I want to be intentional about the things that get my time and attention. I want to live a life that reflects peace and joy.
So without further ado, here are my goals for 2014:
Smarter Business
Schedule more emails (thanks, Boomerang!)
No checking email after dinner
Streamline the workflow of my business
Start a new mini blog series
Read The $100 Startup
Better Teaching
Less planning before lessons, more discovery in lessons
Set monthly goals for the studio — things to focus on in each lesson
Think of ways to send formal communication home to parents at the end of the year
Plan a year-end recital
Professional
Present my research at Eastman
Finish my coursework and pass my qualifying exam
Teach two workshops
Find ways to add value to others through writing or mentoring
Living
Take intentional time off on weekends (and times off of social media)
Plan adventures and trips with SD
Plan 90 minutes of intentional exercise per week
Read Margin
Write more
Create an Artifact Uprising book for our first five years together
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January Goals
Finish reading Entreleadership and choose a new book
Research online invoicing and workflow organization
Research and donate to a birthday party mission organization
Plan studio goals for January + February
Create presentation and materials for my first workshop!
Set new budgets + investment plans
This is a work in progress, y'all. I may edit or add to this list as the year progresses but for now, this is where my head and my heart are. Each month, I'll be sharing a few of my more action-oriented goals, to keep me accountable, and to help bring this list into a living reality.
What are your goals for the year? Feel free to post them in the comments below or, if you blog your goals somewhere, please share the link — I'd love to read them!
Here's to a wonderful 2014!
