Finishing the Year Strong….with just Four Simple Goals

Here’s what I’m doing…..

That was fast….

This year is almost over…..

I like the idea of finishing this year on a high note and riding that momentum into the new year. (Insert “Giddy-Up” here!)

While I was pondering some seasonal goals, I stumbled upon this idea of 4 simple goals to end the year (courtesy of Elsie at The Beautiful Mess.)

Before I knew it, I was banging out my own little list of goals to close out the year…..

Why is the “4 simple goals” idea so brilliant?

You can finish the year on a high note even if you abandoned, failed or forgot your New Year’s Resolutions

I’m not a big fan of New Year’s Resolutions. Earlier this year, I took a metaphorical chainsaw to the concept of New Year’s Resolutions. Call me picky, but I like my goals short-term, fun, seasonably appropriate and on my schedule.

Four simple goals in two months is doable, very doable….and achieving them will have you feeling accomplished as you sing auld lang syne.

So with the holidays coming up, I want to be happy, healthy and relaxed while reveling in all the “peace, love & joy” and ringing in the new year. The “4 simple goals” are my plan to counter the holiday-induced busyness and stress.

And of course….

Every good goal has a reward.

Who doesn’t need a little something, something for motivation?

Here are the rewards I’m working toward:

• When I take on the world one hour earlier each morning (Operation Rise & Shine, anyone?), I’m start the day off with a hot steaming cup of Cafe Caramel or Cafe Mocha.

• When I cook a “real” meal at home, we’re going to celebrate with dessert aperitifs courtesy of a $150 bottle of port from our wedding almost two years ago.

• If I wear my Fitbit Flex & track my steps, I’ll be rocking some stylish new yoga pants.

• And, if I drink 32 ozs. of water a day, I’ll be getting a Gorilla tripod to take my iphonography to a new level.

Are you on track to “finish the year strong”? 

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