‘Tis the day after Christmas. . . !’  And many of us are weary from the hectic pace getting ready for meals, company, presents to be exchanged, etc.  Today, we need a rest!

The Indy Star-News published some pretty typical new year resolution suggestions with regard to balance in our professional and personal lives.  Things we already know, but often seldom practice on a regular basis (at least I don’t practice them on any consistent basis). 

The paper lists five which I’ll list here with no additional detail.  The “detail” comes later:

(1) Work smarter, not harder,

(2) Keep a positive attitude,

(3) Improve at least 2 work habits,

(4) Exercise 3 times per week, and

(5) Set aside personal & family time.

Just read the old saying today on another website - “the devil’s in the details” and that seems to be the case here.  The “headlines” are certainly basic to all of us as things that cause us to say, “yea, yea, I know all that!”

Knowing it and doing it are 2 different things.  And ‘doing it’ consistently in order to form a “habit” is the real key!  We all tend to come out of the “New Year Starting Gate” with great enthusiasm, determination and dedication.  As we round the first curve, many of us tend to loose the enthusiasm, determination and dedication to making the change we so eagerly anticipated and planned for.

I started to say “later today”, but later today, we are taking 2 of the g’children to a movie as part of our holiday treat (more a treat to g’ma and g’pa Harold than the kids I’m sure).  So most likely I’ll come back in the morning and share the rest of the story from the five items listed in this a.m.’s Indy paper.  There may be something that strikes us as an ‘ahha’.  If so, then ‘rehashing’ will have been worth it.

OH, just discovered a short “resolution” article on networking more in 2008.  Think I’ll paraphrase and post that as well.  Actually for those of us seeking to make 08 a banner year for businesses or seeking the ultimate promotion in our professional lives - networking (and doing it properly) ought be ‘numero uno’ on our list of New Year’s Resolutions.

In the meantime, make today one with much love and rich quiet blessings!

  Linda