Brid, Franny, and Sofia all believe in the power of changing what doesn\u2019t work. MacCullough\u2019s Women is about the ability that women have always had to adapt to meet the demands of their lives.<\/p>\n
This week, the very last of the year, is a favorite of mine because it allows you to set the stage for the year to come. I stopped making resolutions long ago but I am a firm believer in the power of setting goals. I have learned not to make too many. Here are some things that\u00a0you can\u00a0do in preparation for the first day of the New Year.<\/p>\n
The Magic Hat<\/strong><\/p>\n Write down\u00a0your goals on separate slips of paper. Be as specific as possible. Don\u2019t write \u201cI want to lose weight.\u201d Instead, write, \u201cI want to lose 10 pounds.\u201d\u00a0 Write down as many goals as you want.\u00a0 Put them in a hat, shake it and pick out four slips of paper.\u00a0Those will be your goals for 2012. You can decide to pick less if you wish but don\u2019t pick more. If there is one thing you feel you must do, then write it down and don\u2019t put it\u00a0 in the hat. Instead, make that your first goal. Pick as many as three more\u00a0from the hat\u00a0<\/p>\n The Vision Board<\/strong><\/p>\n Create a\u00a0vision that reflects\u00a0your goals.\u00a0Take a piece of poster board and cover it with pictures, words, cards, fabric, paint swatches, etc. You can use anything that\u00a0illustrates your goals. Vision boards are highly personal and very motivating. Once your vision board is complete, place it where you will see it every day.<\/p>\n Make a Plan<\/strong><\/p>\n Use whatever method works for you: a notebook, your IPad, an Excel spreadsheet, a calendar. You need some way to document what\u00a0 to do in order to achieve a specific goal.<\/p>\n Gather Your Tools<\/strong><\/p>\n This is the week to buy your sneakers, bathing suit, pedometer, or Rosetta Stone, find a piano teacher or a walking buddy, or open a saving account labeled “Trip to Paris”.\u00a0 You get the idea.<\/p>\n
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