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Tag Archives: Balance
March
The name March comes from Latin Martius, the first month of the earliest Roman calendar. It was named for Mars, the Roman god of war who was also regarded as a guardian of agriculture. Apparently, before he became popularized as … Continue reading
31 Reasons for a “31-point-plan”
Here is a list, in no particular order, of reasons why I choose to do a “31-Point-Plan” every month. And it is something that anyone could decide to do, in any way they might choose to do it. I originally … Continue reading
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31-Point-Plan 2014
Here is where I plan to post my plans every month for this year. And check out my 31 Reasons for a “31-Point-Plan”. Happy 2014!
Bits and Pieces…
Happy Monday! Well, first of all, I am rather proud of myself for doing the housework I’d decided to do today. I have lately determined that Monday is my day to do that and to work on the garage (per … Continue reading
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“Compass”
These days it seems that the driving force in my life has been about achieving BALANCE – in my life and in how I plan and use my time. This is what has led me to use the “31-Point-Plan” and … Continue reading
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JANUARY
The month of January was named for JANUS, the god of doorways, gateways, beginnings or transitions. Historically, the calendar went through a number of changes, but in the 16th century, European countries began officially making January 1 the start of … Continue reading
More end-of-year tasks
2013 “Satisfaction Wheel” In comparing this to the one I did last year, I am pleased to find that I have definitely progressed in terms of my overall satisfaction with my life. This looks like I have done very well … Continue reading
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2013 in Review
The year in review (summarized by Goal Categories): BODY/HEALTH/BEAUTY/EXERCISE I have been remarkably healthy this past year. My weight has stabilized at what I suppose can now be considered my “post-menopausal” weight, which is about the same as it was … Continue reading
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December already
And wow, I have managed to do this for a whole year! Here is my December “31-Point-Plan” and it will complete a whole dozen:
September
I made some changes this month to my “31-Point-Plan.” I think this will work a bit better. The old way was getting too familiar and I was checking things off without really thinking about it. I still enjoying doing this. … Continue reading
August (already!)
August “31-Point-Plan.”
Happy July!
And here’s the latest “31 point plan” – I’m still keeping it up!
Summer, so far…
I find myself realizing that one whole month of summer is nearly gone already and I’ve written next to nothing. What have I been doing? Well, let’s see… For one thing, I have been waiting for my tax refund since … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, children, goals, relationships
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Happy Summer!
Well I actually have managed to do my “31 Point Plans” all the way up to June now! And this one took me a while to draw. I’m not as pleased with it as I might be, but I am … Continue reading
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“Stuckness”
A nearly life-long challenge for me has always been being able to plan my days in such a way that I take care of the things I need to do while also having time to do the things I want … Continue reading
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How to Do What You Love
How to Do What You Love By PAUL GRAHAM (Reprinted from www.paulgraham.com/love.html) January 2006 To do something well you have to like it. That idea is not exactly novel. We’ve got it down to four words: “Do what you love.” … Continue reading
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Tagged Balance, goals, health, philosophy, quotes, spirit
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How to Find Your Purpose
I recently came across this article on Facebook, and like many things on this BrainPickings site, I found it very relevant to my personal philosophy about Life (from www.brainpickings.org): The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work By Alain de Botton … Continue reading
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About BALANCE
I found this quote today from “Dr. Mardy’s Quotes of the Week” that I really like: “Imagine life is a game in which you are juggling five balls. The balls are called work, family, health, friends, and integrity. And you’re … Continue reading
Goal Categories
Here’s a tool that I got from Molly for use with our annual summary/goals stuff. I’ve color-coded mine to represent the “life areas” that I like to use; I like to look at things in this way. It is a … Continue reading
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31-Point-Plan-2013
This is the year I am hoping to make full use of the “31-Point Plan.”
Satisfaction Wheel 2012
I used this tool in connection with our annual goals group for 2008, and I recently decided to do another one this year, to compare. While I find it interesting and encouraging to see how things differ, I can still see … Continue reading
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2012 in Review
2012 As the year starts out, I am still trying to dig myself out of lethargy and depression; I examine my Goals and try to get back on track and stop sleeping in so late. I create and start using a … Continue reading
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31 point plan
In 2009, Molly brought to my attention this “31 Point Plan”: Try as I might, I could never really grasp how to use this; I understood that it was a tool to make life better, by ensuring we do those … Continue reading
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2009 Goals (part 2)
My goal for 2009 is to figure out how to rebuild my life – from the ground up; start over and do things “right.” Specifically: 1) I want to go through my whole house, get rid of things, pare down, … Continue reading
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Satisfaction Wheel 2008
Otherwise known as the “Wheel of Life.” I have found versions of this tool on the Internet.
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