What I Think About I Bring About ~ My word for 2011

For the third year in a row I am choosing one word to be my focus for the new year. I've given this a lot of thought and I've decided on the word THINK.

I wear this red plastic bracelet every day to work that reads, "WHAT I THINK ABOUT I BRING ABOUT." It was given to me two years ago when I first came to work for my current employer and is a concept I hold close to heart. Do I always practice it? Nope. Hence, my focus on the word THINK for 2011.

Now, that's not to say that I just want to think randomly. No, my focus is on practicing what I think, moving away from "stinking thinking" and into a "think happy thoughts" mode.

Along with my focus on controlling what I think, I've also made a little list of goals/intentions/ok, ok, resolutions for the new year. I purchased a little date book and plan to use it throughout the upcoming year to keep track of my progress and remind myself to stay on task.

You'll see in the left column of my date book is my little list, in no particular order of importance. It reads:

♦ Drink water.
This is something I'm mindful of, but I could still drink lots more. It's so good for you!!!

♦ Eat less sugar and other white food.
Tough one. I love me some pasta and potatoes...

♦ Laugh {at myself too}
I seriously need to lighten up on myself!

♦ Give up swearing
Ok now, before you go judging me, I don't swear that much, and it's only in certain situations, but it's enough that I want to break the silly habit.

♦ Learn PhotoShop and have stuff printed.
I've dabbled, but haven't reached a level I can be proud of. Yet.

♦ Move more! Yoga, etc.
I give up walking in the mornings this time of year because it's too cold and super dark at the time I could be walking. I'm back to doing yoga in the mornings but need to do it before I pour that cup of coffee and sit down to read my morning blogs.

♦ Take a picture everyday - project 365
Carrie has convinced me to join her in this venture. I'm doing great so far! {ha! 3 days down, 362 to go!!!}

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So there you have it.
My humble list of things to accomplish for myself this year.
And so it is written.