Yup it’s a new start on a New Year. That time of year when folks make resolutions.
I’ve never really been one to do that for anything but my business. I mean really, here let me tell you about all the things that are wrong about me that need changing. Umm … no thanks. Not that I’m perfect, I just don’t feel the need at this time to spell it all out publicly. You know, perhaps supply some pie charts, bar graphs and tracking systems and … yeah okay, back to the topic at hand. So we’ll not call them business resolutions. No. We’ll call them … well it’s more like plans and goal setting than resolutions.
Last year Goals for 2010
* Increase gross sales by at least 10% Accomplished We had a good growth both on the net and gross.
* Write an article for every Apples ‘N Oats issue. Failed Yet Again
* Update my Inventory Paper work. Accomplished.
* Stretch my comfort zone. Mission Accomplished. I am now updating my website by myself as well as having learned all sorts of code writing and whatnot with squidoo.
* Create 20 new paintings. Doubtful. I’ll have to do a headcount. (dashes off to count paintings) back now … Um Failed. I did 10. That’s my usual and frankly most were large scale but sadly far far short of my goal.
* Continue to do 4 blog posts a week Hmmm not really accomplished but not really failed either. Actually surpassed this for most of the year but the last couple of months I fell behind.
* Create more Squidoo lenses. Mission Accomplished … and then some. I was shooting for 50 and I almost hit 100.
* Remember to take “me” time. Sometimes. Needs improvement.
Plans fo 2011 (wink, wink)
Um .. lets just copy and paste last years. They are still viable I think. Though on expanding my comfort zone I may need to look into facebook and perhaps even Zazzle.
I think also I’ll aim for 15 paintings. But now that I think it, 10 large scale piece could totally count as 20 smaller paintings. No?
Anybody got any resolutions (urm … plans) they want to share?
I vow to pester you more about those articles. Nah, I guess not.
Eek! Actually (promise not to tell anyone) I respond well with either the carrot or the stick. 🙂
I think you did fantastically well on an impressive list!
Rather than resolutions, I like to set an intention at the beginning of the year. I have recently gotten on board with selecting a word (last year was light) and letting it shape my reactions to things. This year I have selected trust as my word. We shall see how that goes!
Happy New Year!
I congratulate you on your accomplishments, this past year, Mona. It is wonderful you achieved your financial goals in this economy. The Squido is unbelivable. And every on of your ten was a delight! Best of luck in the New Year and your intentions.
I will do both intentions and pick a word. I remember this word idea last year, but don’t remember what I picked, so will definitely write it down with my intentions this year.
I like the word idea very much Lorie, and it also rings a bell with me. I’m thinking your broached the subject last year and I think it a good concept. 🙂
Not sure what I chose if I did it last year. I’m thinking “easy” sounds good though I should give it more thought.
ha ha! You crack me up- be careful though sometimes the word you choose actually shows you it’s shadow self… Which I don’t think you need!!
Aha! So that’s been my problem I’ve been dealing with the shadow self of easy. Yup that sounds about right. 🙂
Sounds like a tarot term, I am intrigued. I don’t do tarot mind you, but I had my animal medicine cards that I enjoy playing with. I pull them out when a strange or rare critter comes into my life.