Annual Review 2011-2012

I’ve debated for about two weeks now whether I would post this.  I have decided that for the sake of accountability I am going to post my annual review.

The process that I use for my Annual Review is very refreshing and often sets me off an a very positive note for the next year.  I am a firm believer that if you want to do something now is the time to do it.  Do not wait for the New Year, a birthday or some other event/ day/ week to try to make changes to your life.  If you really want to do it, do it now.  Don’t wait.  So I usually try to start working on my Annual Review right after Thanksgiving so I have December to sort of prep myself for the direction I want to take myself in the new year (do it now, don’t wait for the New Year sort of thing).  Needless to patience is not one of my strong traits.  This year however, I didn’t finish finals until 4 days before Christmas and with all the hubbub of the holidays I didn’t even get a chance to look at my Annual Review until New Years Eve, which is usually a quiet night spent at home going over my action plan for the new year.  Not. This. Time.

Maybe because I didn’t go through my usual process for my annual review and action plan, but I’m just not feeling it this year.  I’m not on that emotional high that I usually get, prepped and ready for the next year.  It hasn’t really “sunk in” that last year is over and this year is full of all sorts of potential.  I’ve been sort of re-reading last years list and going over this years list trying to get it to sink in but it hasn’t.  In my reading and re-reading I have noticed a refreshing pattern over my life in the last few years:

1. Every year my frustration list gets smaller.  This time I’ve gone from 13 things on my frustration list at the end of 2010 to only 5 things at the end of 2011.  The 5 things on my list are still consistent with some of the frustrations I had in 2010, but a lot of them were crossed off in 2011 (meaning the issue was resolved).
2. My Goal Poster Life keeps getting bigger.  In 2010 I had 8 things on my goal poster life, 4 of which I accomplished.  For this year I have 11.  As I continue to work towards the basic goals of being able to take care of my family, provide for them, protect them, etc are being accomplished it frees me up to dream big.  If everything this year went exactly as I planned and I dreamed B-I-G what would my life look like?  It’s a good feeling to feel like you can dream big and that one day, some of those things might actually happen.
3. My Action Plan keeps getting smaller.  For 2011 I had 30 things on my Action Plan.  9 of which I accomplished, many of which are in progress.  For 2012 I only have 23.
4. In 2011 we paid off 2 more debtors in full.  We continue to work towards this every month and hopefully soon we will be able to afford a place of our own.  In the almost 4 years that we have been here we have taken a HUGE amount of debt ($30k in credit card debt alone) and cut it down significantly.  We’ve paid off quite a few debtors over the years, and our credit card debt is down to about $11k.  With the proper planning I think we can get that down even further this year.

So, without any further explanation, here are my Annual Review Lists.  Again, I’ve decided to post them here for accountability.

FRUSTRATION LISTS

1. I am not consistent with eating healthy and working out.
2. Not happy with my weight or the shape of my body.
3. I didn’t add any money to my IRA last year.
4. I need to make more money to reach our financial goals.
5. I need more resources to create a successful launch for CdR.

2011-2012 GOAL POSTER LIFE

1. Pay off computer debt.
2. Pay off Peter’s car.
3. Go to Elyse’s wedding.
4. Weight at 145 again.
5. Earn a salary of $42k from CdR.
6. Complete a Spring and Fall Collection.
7. 1 year closer to earning finishing my degree.
8. Continue to spend time with family and friends.
9. Continue to compete in fashion competitions.
10. Healthy and happy (mentally, physically, emotionally, etc.)
11. Stay on track with FNA/ debt reduction plan.

My ONE WORD for 2012 is Perseverance.  I will persevere through whatever life hands me this year.  I will persevere through workouts, school, my debt reduction plan, etc to be one year closer to reaching my goal poster life.

In 2012 I really WANT to continue on a path that will lead me to my goals in health, finances, education, etc.  I NEED to pay off more debt and re-invest in my future through my savings account and IRA.  I will SHARE my time, energy, love and resources with whomever I can.  I work hard for my family and friends and what’s the point if you can’t share it all with them.  I will SUCCEED at launching my business, losing weight and spending more time with the girls outside.

 

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