Thursday
Kick-it: 2009
So its Jan. 1st, I'm sitting in my pjs and will try, like millions of others, to remain true to my new years resolutions.
My resolutions are a combination of personal and professional. Throughout this year, I resolve to share with you, my triumphs and struggles to work on each. It won't be easy, but I believe conscious efforts and commiting them to paper is a major leap in the right direction.
Resolution #1: Stop biting my nails. I found that I bite my left fingers more than my right (I'm left handed, so I assuming that's why.) and currently, I have 3 fingernails on the right hand that are almost acceptable. I've always been self-conscious about this awful habit and want to try to break it once and for all. I'm not the type of girl who will have long beautiful nails - but I just want nails that if I chose to get a manicure I could. Right now, 6 of my 10 fingernails would horrify a manicurist! To start, I will attempt to paint my nails - this has worked in the past. I'll let you know how it goes...
Resolution #2: Grow Style for Grace organically. Launching a business is hard, but generating sales and having a meaningful business plan are even harder. I am resolved to work on the business rather than in the business. While being profitable certainly keeps you in business, its not the only factor of measuring success. I resolve to work on the Style for Grace brand and allow my business to achieve other notable success such as becoming diversified in product offerings, give more back to the community, and develop meaningful partnerships with other businesses. During 2009, Style for Grace will expand beyond dresses to offer more clothing options as well as accessories for girls. I'll report new product launches throughout 2009! Stay tuned!
Resolution #3: Grow the Greater Capital Region Chapter of Savor the Success. As I mentioned yesterday, Julie Defruscio and I are co-leaders of the Greater Capital Region Chapter for Savor the Success. For women living in the Capital Region, our local Savor events are ones you don't want to miss. Our next Six Degrees of Separation Event is Wednesday, January, 21st at Harmony House Marketplace in Cohoes. Featured as two of Metroland's local heroes of 2008, you can meet Diane Conroy La Civita and Jane La Civita Clemente, co-owners of Harmony House Marketplace plus enjoy an atypical networking meeting that is topic-centered with a an expert Q & A sessions (think Oprah interview format) followed by a Six Degrees of Separation exercise designed to get you to connect on a deeper level and assist you to fulfill your goals. To make your reservation click here.
Resolution #4: Become a better me. I talked about this yesterday, but part of being nicer to myself begins with eliminating guilt. If I'm working, I feel guilt for not being with my family. If I'm with my family, I feel guilt for not working on my business. If I'm working on my business, I feel guilt for not taking time for myself. These are just a few examples. I've already identified that part of being a better me comes with being generous with time and expectations. I resolve to exercise more consistently. I'm going to enjoy books and not speed through them. I'm going to re-evaluate my current magazine subscription addiction and most likely cancel some. I'm going to look at my "to-do" list using realistic measurements. This is just the tip of the iceberg, but I resolve to make time for being a guilt-free me. Amen!
So, I've read it takes 21 days to change a habit. I will keep you posted on my progress - but now, I'm going to enjoy some guilt-free time with Grace and Tom - time for sledding!
Happy New Year's! Here's to 2009!
Labels: biting nails, guilt-free me, resolutions, savor the success, styleforgrace
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