Looking Back to Look Forward
Posted by Kaileen Elise on July 7th, 2010
Every memorable act in the history of the world is a triumph of enthusiasm. Nothing great was ever achieved without it because it gives any challenge or any occupation, no mater how frightening or difficult, a new meaning. Without enthusiasm you are doomed to a life of mediocrity but with it you can accomplish miracles.
(Og Mandino)
The middle of 2010 has come and gone, and yet I’m finding it hard to believe that half the year is behind us. For weeks, I’ve been referring to February like it wasn’t that long ago—and I’m still finding myself writing 2009 at the top of my journal.
Time is a tricky creature that I’ve let run wild for the first part of this year. Even though the last 6 months have felt like a whirlwind, I’m proud of my top 6 accomplishments from January to June.
When I sat down to reflect, I came up with the following list:
*Landed a new job that’s better aligned with my core values
*Became a guest blogger and recorded a podcast with Kimberly Wilson
*Celebrated 2 years of love and fun with my mister
*Increased my net worth significantly and took a big chunk out of le debt
*Connected with a rock star mentor, @GwenBell
*Created an inspirational ‘office’ area in a tiny nook of my apartment
The image above is a slice from my journal. I am excited about the goals I set for the 2nd half of 2010. There aren’t a lot of numbers or deadlines (a departure from my typical goal-setting strategy), but more of a focus on how I want to feel when I reflect back on these next 6 months at the conclusion of this year.
What about you? Have you spent some time considering your accomplishments from the last 6 months? This part of the process is often overlooked, but it is just as important as setting goals. Take a moment to praise yourself for all you’ve done!
Tags: Balance, Blogging, Careers, Goals & Intentions, Nurture, Reflection
I am amazed by how much I’ve accomplished in 6 months. And how much life has changed!!!
It is so important to recognize how far we’ve come. Congrats on all you’ve accomplished and your goals for the 2nd half of the year sound wonderful!
This Monday marked 6 months from the day I was laid off from my job, and just over 6 months that I’ve been blogging. My life is so completely different from the way it was in January, from my goals to my career path to the connections I’ve made online. It feels great.
Kaileen, you are doing some serious ass kicking. You are an example of the law of attraction at it’s most beautiful.
oh, TOTALLY inspired by this post and going to get to some reflection this weekend. thanks for sharing your awesome thoughts. much <3
Very inspiring – thanks for sharing! I think asking how you want to feel is just as important as setting goals.
‘ello. I’ve been reading your posts on Kimberly’s blog, but I’ve always been a quiet observer. I just peeked in here and wanted to say hello. I love this post.
SO inspiring! This post just inspired me to the same and be thankful for the little milestones I have made while reaching those big ones…thanks, xo.
I am SO glad that I have discovered you via Gwen Bell! It is so inspiring to see a fellow creative spirit create something as great as this site! It gives me hope for my own future, ans sometimes it feels like I get lost in my own creative thoughts and ideas. Way to go!