Near the end of last year, I did a "Goals 2012" reflection post, where I talked about my various failures and achievements of the year. A few days later, I talked about my plans for 2013. Of the four things I mentioned in that latter post, I've done three of them. One of those three things was releasing a physical CD full of my music. The others were less of a big deal, but I'm glad I did achieve some things. Still, there are plenty of things I haven't done so far this year that I wanted to do. While I'm not quite ready to look at my Goals 2013 page and evaluate failures/achievements yet, I will be doing that sometime in December.
Actually, though, I'm already looking to next year. In 2014, I really want to change how I approach achieving goals. I want to focus on novel revision (that has been the plan the last 2 years, but other stuff has often got in the way of me actually achieving much there). I want to make it a goal not necessarily to get a particular number of projects revised, but to at least try to do, say, one chapter a night (this could be unrealistic). I have so many projects to my name that I will definitely not run out of work. I'd also like to schedule in some breaks from writing/blogging. I've never done that before. So, I guess you can see that I'm not entirely clear on what I'll be doing next year, but I do want things to change. I've tended to be quite regimented in my goal-achieving plans, and it did work at first, but it's no longer quite as effective.
One thing I can say is that I'd dearly love to finally get that Grimm Brothers book off my "currently reading" shelf at GoodReads. But that does require me doing up little reviews of each story. I just really want to get that done.
Wow, you're getting started on 2014 early. That's a good thing, I think. It means you're working on a plan. Good luck with revising. That's never fun to deal with, which is probably why it's so hard to master.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that you have achieved the majority of your goals for this year is great! And already doing goals for next year...wow!
ReplyDeleteImpressive.
You always accomplish so much of your goals. Your musical goals were a great achievement this year!
ReplyDeleteLife can often get in the way, but I wish you all the best in accomplishing all of your goals for the next year! Given that you've done so well with your goals for this year, I don't doubt that you'll be successful.
ReplyDeleteI'm totally listening to your album right now. LOL. You are SO talented!!
ReplyDeleteI'd say three out of four isn't bad at all! I should probably start the year out with goals.
Wow! I haven't even given any thought to next year, except to sigh deeply because I'll be turning another year older. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteGood idea getting started early. Goals are important and the more you achieve, the better you feel.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed. I never think farther than the next minute usually..one day at a time for me. That's the ticket. Good luck with all your goals, dreams, and plans for 2014!
ReplyDeleteI am REALLY impressed at your organizational skills. It's mid-October, and I'm still trying to plan October. Sigh. Someday I'll catch up...
ReplyDeleteThat you're starting to plan next year now is a good thing!
ReplyDeleteAnd I have a book on my currently reading shelf I'd really like to finish as well...
I need to start giving thought to next year too. You're already ahead of the game thinking about it. Here's a to great 2014! :)
ReplyDeleteI think it's awesome you're already looking forward... I've never done a "goals" post... mainly because I know I would be way too chicken to look back and see how hard I FAILed :)
ReplyDeleteGood luck in '14 .... to infinity and beyond..... (hmmm, that would make a good catchphrase..... oh....)
11 NOVELS? That's a major accomplishment in itself!
ReplyDeleteIt's never too early to start mapping out goals... you know the time flies cliche'? It's more than an over-used saying... it's a reality...!
I admire the fact that you not only set goals for yourself but also hold yourself accountable. The first is a lot easier than the second.
ReplyDeleteHI Trisha .. you've got lots of creative energy .. and your music must be a wonderful release, though its work too ... yet your books - good luck with thinking and planning forward .. 2014 isn't far away - but don't forget 2013 in the meantime .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteHi, Trisha,
ReplyDeleteThis is a good reminder that I need to decide on what I want to achieve in 2014 Have to go look at the goals I set myself for this year year and see how much I got done.