Project 52

One of the reasons I quit my corporate job to become a trainer and yoga teacher was to spend more time on myself, in addition to helping others on their journey.  But I have done what I normally do, throw myself into my work and end up over scheduled, over worked and stressed out.  There's something about focusing on ones self that we inherently see as selfish.  While I believe that we should selflessly attend to the needs of others, we cannot do that without pouring into ourselves.  Starting with 2014, I am going to consciously focus on myself so  I don't end up burned out and switching careers because I never paid any attention to my needs.  

I got inspired to treat myself as a project as much as I do other people or the projects that others ask me to take charge of.  That's when I came up with Project 52.  The concept is to come up with 52 items (one for each week of the year) that you want to work on.  First, the items should not be task list items - like "lose 10 lbs" or "go to the gym 5 times a day."  This is the biggest issue in keeping New Year's resolutions is that we often make them quantifiable resolutions versus an intention - very much like setting an action without a priority.  Priorities drive actions.  Not the other way around.  These 52 items should be QUALITY items.  Items that are an intention for your life.  Not an expectation only to lead to disappointment. 

Second, the items should be varied.  Some should be difficult (ask for forgivess), some should be easy (read more).  Some should be fun (dance)!!!  They should be wholistic - mental, spiritual & physical.  

You can keep a journal of your Project 52 - highly encouraged! Each week is a new item that you'll focus on.  As you move on to the next week/item, continue to carry out previous items, just giving that week's item your main focus.  

Here are some I know are making my list:

Slow Down!!!

Meditate

Dance!  :)

Spend more time with D (my son)

There are 16 more days left in December.  Write down 3-4 items each day until January 1st.  Then start with #1 the first full week of January and move down your list each week.  I've started a facebook group for those who would like to share with others or get inspired!!  Click the link and request to join the group!  

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1439250926293991/