Finding My Way

Playing catch-up....again!
I am setting a new goal to help me focus on the uncoming Christmas season.  I will not be sucked into the stress and anxiety that often fills my head this time of year.  I have signed a contract to focus on writing and remembering the important events and moments for the upcoming month.  I want to reflect on the past year, enjoy the magic of December, and anticipate the wonders of 2011 with the help of prompts from Reverb 10...a site I came across today, just when I needed some help to focus. 

December 1 One Word.      Encapsulate the year 2010 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing that word. Now, imagine it’s one year from today, what would you like the word to be that captures 2011 for you?
(Author: Gwen Bell)

Looking back on 2010 the one word I would pick is.....unbalanced....I had planned for balance but never really felt it.  I had some great moments and I grew as a Mom and as a Nursery School Teacher, but I constantly felt like I was close to losing it, like I was holding on so tight just to keep it all together.  There were moments I was so sad and others that I was so grateful...it just went up and down and never felt okay, or safe.
I hope that when I look back on 2011 I will use the word.....strength....as my descriptive word because that I what I strive for.  Strength to believe in myself, strength to make the right choices as a Mother, strength to help my nursery program grow. 

December 2 Writing.      What do you do each day that doesn’t contribute to your writing — and can you eliminate it?
(Author: Leo Babauta)

I don't plan my time well.  I stress about all the things I have to do and waste a lot of time because I am not organized enough.  I can eliminate this by clearing the clutter off my desk, using my planner to keep better track of tasks and giving myself permission to plan time to write, reflect and remember what is most important.