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| My 2015 Vision Board |
Usually at the end of the year, my mind is heavy with thoughts about all of the things I didn’t accomplish, but this year is different. Instead of giving energy to the things I didn’t do, I’m focusing and celebrating all of the amazing blessings and opportunities that 2015 provided.
ORDER: My 2015 word was “order” because I felt an internal push to make some changes. To get to what I wanted, I needed to align my thoughts, prayers, circle of friends and actions in a more orderly way. As a planner, I used Susannah Conway’s “Unraveling” to help me map out my 2015.
My goals were simple. Get my finances, physical, spiritual and emotional house in the best order I could by June 2015. Here’s what I accomplished in 2015:
- On a couch I started and finished my psychotherapy. This experience helped me get over that final hump in my depression (that’s another post).
- $$. I saved money for my move, although I had no job or idea of where I would land. I applied to jobs in Florida, Hawaii and California and considered Africa, London and Spain.
- Lost flab I lost 7 pounds. I worked with a nutritionist to help me stay accountable with my eating. It was a really hard process but worth it.
- Jesus time Although I joined New Life Covenant years ago, I still hadn’t finished the New Members classes. Triflin, I know. So, I finally did and joined a ministry. I miss them so much.
- Carpe Diem.I told all my friends that this was my last year in Chicago and that we need to live each moment like it was our last. Again, I had zero job but I knew my time was ending in Chicago.
- Toxic Friendship Supporting, loving and caring for undeserving people is silly and hurtful, especially when someone questions your integrity and honesty. It was time for mine to end.
- Time, talent, treasure I extended my philanthropy to financial support. For my 30th, I had a giving plan, but I was unable to fulfill it. I modified it a bit. I gave $19.13 to 8 organizations.
- Faith steps I stepped out on faith, again. Moving to Chicago was a huge leap of faith. I had no friends, no family and no job. I did the same with my summer move to Miami. I had no friends or family here, but I just trusted God would show up. He has.
- Jetsetter I traveled. A lot. Ohio, California (multiple trips there), Philly, Florida and Phoenix were my destinations. I enjoyed family and friends while celebrating life and love.
- OO-OOP I became active and financial with Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. I’m not proud of this fact, but I took a break from DST, financially and through my participation. But my undergrad chapter’s 50th anniversary sparked that love and loyalty that I had when I joined. Feels good to be back!
What did you accomplish in 2015?
