Sketching Brings Me Joy!
Thanks Karen for making this super dance board for my garage.
Almost a year in lockdown now and with a new novel released into the world my workaholic tendencies have escalated. I find myself spending almost all my time marketing the Anne McFarland Series, or researching and drafting my next book. Don’t get me wrong I love my career and all that it entails but it’s not healthy for anyone to focus on work and watch so much Netflix.
I recently updated my annual San Diego Writers, Ink goal setting workshop to include more on intention setting. Intentions are in present time, lived each day and internal whereas goals are in the future, specific and external. Experts have found if you combine the two you will be more successful in reaching your goals and feel more satisfied.
Here’s my 2021 Plan for Success.
My Word: Balance.
My Intention: I am balanced, healthy and joyful.
Goal: For the next three months I will spend more time doing things that fulfill me.
My Steps are, I will:
1) walk with friends, practice yoga, tap dance and/or garden at least six days a week.
2) sketch 4 days a week.
3) watch no more than three hours of tv a night.
I’ve been writing down schedules and keeping track in my calendar. And so far so good! In three months, I’ll re-evaluate and update accordingly.
I hope you’ve created your own plan for success. Please share your words, intentions and/or goals with me?
I love to hear your goals for the year. We are walking almost daily after the zoom day ends, and starting each day with a devotional. Make a big difference.
Faith – I’m so glad you’re trying to stay balanced too!
Jill, Sounds like you’re being so productive. It’s a good time to hunker down with projects. I just love your painting and I look forward to the next book. My mantra again this year is “let It Go” which is the same as last year because I still need to do that. xox L
Leslie, I love your Let It Go mantra! It’s something all of us need to remember!
Jill, the workshop was great…..Thanks for the inspirational intentions
Pat – Thank you for coming to my workshop. I’m glad it was helpful!
My intentions are to bring hope and joy to the people in my world. Because, by nature, I move at a quick pace I don’t usually stop to think about what brings me joy. And so one of my goals has been to make a list of just that. Being with people is at the top of my list so I’m scheduling walks and back yard lunches pretty much every day. This energizes me for all of the things I need and want to do. Thanks for sharing Jill.
Jean – I’m so glad you’re focusing on what brings you joy! Good luck.
I love this post! Intentions are a big part of almost everything for me too, so I appreciate what you’re going towards.
Phil
Phil – Great minds think alike!
This a great idea!
Cathy – Give it a try. Let me know if you need help with your intention and goal writing plans for success!
Hi Jill, love all this. Especially the tap-dancing part.
My word for the year started to be “Yes.” But then changed immediately to “Wonder.” Not in “I wonder who’s kissing him now” but in World of Wonders, as expressed by Aimee Nexhukumatahil in her fabulous book.
But/and I could also use your word as my word for the year. Like you, I’m always searching for Balance. Thanks for this post.
Judy – Wonder is a wonderful word! And Nexhukumatahil’s book is wonderful too! Enjoy all that brings you wonder.
Jill, thanks for reminding me how vital it is to set intentions and plan each day. Otherwise how fast time slips away. You have always kept to your dreams and inspire me to do the same.
Bonnie, It’s great to hear from you! You’re one of the most accomplished creatives I know. You always stick to your path! Keep going.