Goals for 2016 (and a look back)

Today in Meeting for Worship I settled on my goals for 2016:
- Balance care for the world and care for myself.
- Act with intention and own my actions.
- Speak with strength and with love.
- Increase the time I offer my "Five to Stay Alive" (prayer, sleep, reading, writing, fitness).

They are not too far off from my Goals for 2015:
-  Make time for the books and exercise that I find sustaining
-  Feel in control of my apartment and my finances
-  Don't let my rose-colored glasses become blinders; speak with intention.
-  Let love be the driver for all I do

Goals for 2014:
- Stand boldly in and for love and integrity
- All aspects of my life reflect my values
- Consider how to make money beyond my job
- Live responsibly in every sense
- Make social justice tangible at school
- Reflect daily on my lesson plans
- Do a better job of being organized at home and on my computer

Goals for 2013:
- Make my love for myself, my community, and the world demonstrable at all times.
- Make a good health plan and stick to it.
- Volunteer with young children.
- Stay up-to-date on world events (and local news) and be involved when and how I can.
- Read for pleasure.

Goals for 2012:
- Focus on inspiration and positivity in my teaching
- Walk or run for at least a mile a day
- Live fully in joy and love
- Bring my spirituality to all I do
- Offer love and attention to my mind and body
- Set concrete and balanced daily goals
- Understand that I control my life and it does not control me

2011: "This is my year of growing up. I will be graduating and I need to think about what that means. I will be approaching life choices about work, health, love. It is time to step up to the table in all resects."

Goals for 2010:
1. Chill
2. Find balance
3. Be an excellent student
4. Be an excellent teacher
5. Commit to growth
6. Sleep
7. Have fun!
8. Prioritize my health
9. Build in time for daily reflection
10. Maintain  spaces that keep me sane.