My Daily Dozen
I’m not real big on New Year’s Resolutions, but since it is a new year, and I find myself in a state of, well, transition, I have begun to make some changes in my life that I hope will make me a better person in the long run. Beside my bed, on my reminder board, is a list of things I want to be reminded of every day when I first get up to start my day. I did a lot of thinking and writing notes to myself to come up with this list. These are the things I consider my core values. So, here we go. Here, in random order, is my Dailly Dozen:
1. Check My Attitude – How can I be sure to have a good attitude today, regardless of the obstacles or circumstances I’ll face?
2. What Is Important? – What are my priorities today? What HAS to get done? What’s important, and what would I like to do if I still have time after that? Make a list.
3. How Healthy Am I? – What will I do for my own health and wellbeing today? How much exercise will I get done? What will I eat today? Have a plan.
4. How Is My Family? – How will I support my family today? How much time can I put aside for them? What do I need from my family today?
5. Is My Mind Straight? – Is my thinking today mature and productive? Am I focusing on the the right things? If not, I need to set my mind straight.
6. Keep My Commitments. – What commitments do I need to follow through with today?
7. Make Good Financial Decisions – Can I justify every spend? Am I saving? Am I providing stability for my family?
8. Examine My Faith – Have I been faithful to my faith today? Take time to pray.
9. How Generous Am I? – How can I enrich someone else’s life today? What can I give so that I can contribute to society in a meaningful way?
10. How Are My Relationships? – How can I be a good friend, spouse, parent, and child today? What am I putting into the relationships that really matter most? What do I expect from them?
11. What are my values? – Am I letting my values guide me in my decisions? Am I standing on what stand for?
12. Am I Growing? – What can I do or learn today that will create growth in me? How can I grow both professionally and personally?
So, there you have it; my wake up list. Do you have one? If so, how is it different? What is the same? If not, you should try it. It really helps to keep focus on your core values.
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