It’s been a very long time since I’ve posted, or written anything to be honest. I think I mentioned a couple posts back that this year has brought some significant life changes, so I’ve been taking time to dwell and acquaint myself with the changes. But the new year is pretty much here, so I thought it would be good to take some time to reflect on 2010 and make some resolutions for 2011.
Reflections on 2010:
This year I realized that even if I have specific goals, it’s okay to change them and/or set them aside for another time. I’m always in a rush to do everything right now before the opportunity is gone forever, but some of my goals really have no set time frame, so it’s okay to come back to it later if I have to or if something else comes up. I’ve always resisted this concept, but I’m getting more comfortable with it and I’ve discovered that sometimes I even like it. 
I’m also close to acknowledging the possibility that I want (and try) to do so many things at the same time that as a result I haven’t actually been able to any of them. Take note of my wording, because this is another realization I’m still struggling with. I have some soul searching coming in 2011 that might be tough, but will hopefully have some positive results and help me start moving towards goals instead of walking in place. I know that trying to do too many things at once causes me to make mistakes, and some of my mistakes have had very serious consequences for me this year.
Resolving for 2011:
For 2011, I’m really going to try to slow down – just enough to maintain a reasonable balance of work, fitness and fun, and actually be productive. This is not going to be easy for me to do and I’m not sure if I’ll succeed, but hopefully (some of) the journey will be fun and I can guarantee it should at least be interesting. I’m also resolving to do a few more things, for both my mind and body.
My official resolutions for 2011 are:
- Take twice as many steps forward as I do back.
- Address a lifelong theme of procrastination that I’ve recently discovered is much deeper and more complicated than I ever imagined. I’m going to conquer my fears and do the things I’ve dreamed of, even if I end up failing, because at least I’ll have finally tried.
- Maintain my “fit life” and take it to new levels of greatness.
Specific objectives:
- Build my website and continuously submit articles/posts for it.
- Get back to 120 lbs and either maintain or lose more than that.
- Train for an Ironman 70.3 triathlon. Even if I end up not participating, be able to do it.
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