2013 in Review

Overall, 2013 was a good year.  Sure there were some ups and downs along the way but they seemed to average out on the good side when all was said and done.  2013 is coming to a close though, and it is time to look forward to yet another year.  What will 2014 hold is anyone’s guess, but I am looking forward to finding out just what’s in store for me.

That being said, it is also that time of year when we make resolutions for the year to come.  My 2013 resolutions worked out pretty well.  I said that I would write and get in better shape.  Those things have come to pass.  For the next year, I don’t know if I will take on any new resolutions.  Instead, I may resolve to continue my 2013 resolutions.  I can do better at both of those.

Resolution 1:  Continue writing.

It may seem simple and to be honest, it is.  Just write.  That’s it.  Two hundred and eighty one days ago, I started using the Magic Spreadsheet.  With it, I have written every day for all 281 of those days.  I am pretty stoked on that.  That is a streak that I never would have imagined.  With the New Year here, the streak will hopefully gain 365 more days.  That’s the goal for 2014.  Write every day, no matter what, even if it’s only the minimum of 250 words.

Resolution 2:  Continue improving my health.

2013 was a good year for my fitness, but I didn’t reach the pinnacle of what I feel I can be.  Those six pack abs are somewhere, and I know that they are just dying to come out.  They need to come on out in 2014.  That’s pretty much all of that goal.  I’m not sure I can lose any more weight since I dropped that 15 to 20 pounds last year.  If I can tone up a little, I’ll be happy.  I know that it won’t be easy, so I need to be disciplined in my pursuit of fitness.  That kettle bell that I got for a Christmas gift will be good for this goal.

That’s it.  Nothing groundbreaking for the New Year, but I think that’s what messes’ people up so often.  People often set their goals too high and that often leads to failure and frustration.  So have a great year in 2014, reach for your goals, and I’ll try to do the same.  Good luck!