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Happy New Year, friends! Today is usually a day of rest (i.e. nursing hangovers), but I’m not feeling particularly restful this year.  Every January I like to make a plan for myself, set some goals (not resolutions which are more about “no” and less about moving forward for me), and also look back on what I accomplished last year and where I’d like to be by the end of this new year.  It’s a funny thing that we do, resetting in January, when really every day is as as good as any other for a restart.  But I do it anyway, and I really enjoy it. It makes me feel motivated to push beyond where I currently am.  So today, on this day of rest, I can’t rest.  I can’t rest because I feel too much of the urge to push forward. I want to set those goals and make those plans.  I want to start my list of “action items” and fill in my calendar with deadlines.  I want to crank the music, brainstorm, mind map, and think outside the box.  I want to start the year with a bang of the non-firework variety.  I love new beginnings and can’t wait to see what I can make of 2013!

I’m curious.  What’s your ritual for a new year?  Do you set resolutions? Goals? Do you make big changes in January? I’d love to hear what you do!

I’ll share some of my goals as soon as I’m done.

Happy New Year! Here’s to fresh starts! Onward and upward!  2013!