2009

A rather different approach to planning for 2009

As I plan for 2009 and reflect on all that happened in 2008, I realize that there are several things I was tolerating in 2008 which will not be a part of my 2009.

You may choose to call this "adhering to boundaries" or "acknowledging and eliminating pet peeves", I simply refer to it as clearing space.

After all, if my energy isn't being drained by the things which take, rather than nourish, there's more space for those things which I want to attract.

Here's a partial list of those things (and people) which (who) won't be coming with me into the New Year (warning, this isn't for the faint-hearted):

*Companies who don't know the meaning of customer service or who retain employees who don't believe in it (I'm boycotting).

*Negative Nellies (I wish them well and would gleefully welcome them back into my life if they could display some optimism).

*Worry & Stress. Although I know that to some degree a small bit of each are normal and healthy, I often let my emotions get the best of me...so 2009 will be the year I try to calm, relax and think with a clear head at least 90% of the time :)

This is about respecting my time, energy and "self" -- after all, those things we tolerate have a way of taking over and affecting our creativity, ability to manifest and general well-being. And my family, friends, and people I work with, deserve the best me I can give them.

Please leave me a comment and let me know what you were tolerating in 2008 and how your 2009 will be different -- And remember, YOU control your environment -- no one else.