2010 Goals: Updated

(I added number 6)

1. Grow up financially – Develop and implement a financial plan that supports my life goals
Now don’t get me wrong, I am not in all kinds of debt. As a matter of fact the only debt I have is my house. The problem is that I spend only cash – all of it. So I never save any money (other than retirement stuff). Here are some of the things I want to do:

• Purchase Land and build a prefab modular sustainable home within the next 4 years
• Have enough to retire on
• Strengthen my credit
• Have enough cushion in the bank for rainy days

2. Achieve and maintain excellent health.
Generally my health is pretty good, but I want it to be great. I want to walk and hike a lot. Take yoga to reduce stress. Eat fresh, minimally processed, local foods. Reduce my BMI and lose another size (or 2).

3. Be where I am
I spend a lot of time worrying about and preparing for what is next. While this may be important, I often forget to enjoy what I am doing at that time. So I will:

• be more in the moment
• be more aware of what I am doing – and how it makes me feel
• be more thankful in that moment
• appreciate my surroundings – the people around me, the time of year, my environment

4. Have more fun
Go on adventures, road trips, enjoy family and friends. Laugh more. Don’t take myself so seriously.

5. Find ways to make a difference
At work, at home, in my community. No matter what I am doing, do it in a way that makes a difference. Be creative and innovative. Don’t take things personally, focus on progress and impact.

6. Focus on buying local products
This includes buying mostly food/drink that is grown and/or produced within a 150 mile radius (a good place to start is my local farmers market). Support local business as well (check out the 3/50 project for a simple way to do this).