As I arose early this morning on one of the last days of 2013 I began to ponder just how quickly this year had passed! Seems like I just blinked and another year had gone by. Delving even deeper into my thoughts, I asked myself if I felt I had used this year; the time I was given, to the best of my ability? Was I a good steward with my time and priorities?
My assessment of myself? Not 100% perfect! However, I felt satisfied with the priority I had chosen as my main focus throughout the year. People! I have tried very hard this year to stay connected with the precious people God has allowed me to know and love. Family, friends, colleagues, co-workers, and new relationships.
As I perused through my 2013 calendar, looking through the tasks/appointments that I set for myself I am satisfied that I gave ample time to my key priority of valuing people. Certainly I’ve not been perfect, wishing still that I’d have had more time with some that I only connected with occasionally! Staying and being connected with others in this way is cup-filling for me; I pray it has brought value to those I care for as well.
Now, here’s the balance~ did my focus on my main goal of valuing people impact other priorities in my life? My devotions, exercise, study time, and housekeeping…….well, sometimes it did. Because of this, I recognize the need to balance my priorities better in 2014! Just a little tweaking here and there to my calendar and Ideal Week would create time to spend with others while making sure I am still being keenly responsible to the other areas of my life that deserve my attention!
As you look over your past year, are you pleased at how you used your time? chose your priorities? navigated your responsibilities? Like me, are there some areas you need to shore up to find greater success when you arrive on the doorstep of 2015 (which will come in a blink)?
Now is a great time to think about the year ahead! calendar those priorities, create an Ideal Week to assist you in committing to how you will use your time ( contact me if you’d like an Ideal Week document to use), and give yourself permission to make needed changes for greater satisfaction in 2014! The new year is yet untouched~ make it your best!
Happy New fantastic year! 🙂
Dianna Salciccioli 
Great post Dianna!
Without doubt you and I are on the same wavelength. Only you published your thoughts whereas I did not. I did take an inventory or self assessment like you. I came away with similar results. Ahh, still a work in progress. Hang in there it only gets better.
Thank you for your thoughts! As a life coach I try to assess my life- calendar and goals- each January! Not necessarily to set huge lofty goals but rather to re-align my calendar choices with my true priorities…prioroty management vs time management! Best you to in 2014!! May it be a wonderfully fullfilling year for you!!!