Big Plans for 2011

posted 13th January 2011    Written by: Marian    CATEGORY: All Posts, Creativity, Events, Inspiration, Job/Career/Work, Marian, Money, Season 3, Travel

Like most people who have completely failed at New Year’s Resolutions, I’m not a fan of making them. Mostly because I have zero willpower and my resolution usually involves something like, “eat less cake” but also because I think we should always be striving for better.

That said, I was a huge fan of Back to School Time. Newly sharpened pencils and a fancy planner always made me feel like a fresh start was all I needed to Be Better.

I’ve felt that way for my entire Quarterlife Crisis. I thought that moving to London would change how I was feeling about not doing anything exciting. I thought finally settling in New Zealand would make me – and therefore my life – feel stable.

When really, though fresh starts may motivate us for a week or two, there are bigger things that need changing. Things within us.

Anyhoodle, that said. Stratejoy has asked us to come up with some “resolutions” for 2011. I can’t remember the last time I made a resolution, but Molly eloquently put it as “things we’d like to accomplish.” Which is soooo much more fun because resolving usually feels like depriving yourself of something while accomplishing feels like adding something awesome to your life.

So, without further ado…. What I’d like to kick ass at in 2011:

Write an eBook on something social media related. Everyone and their mom in my industry has one and I kinda feel like I have more to say than just “How to use Twitter” and I think my eBook could kick your eBooks ass. Also? I’d like to have some of that elusive passive income folks keep harping on about. Also also? I have lots to say and why not make a little money while I vent?

Do one thing to make my dream of owning a bakery/café/shop a reality. Whether that means taking a one-day cooking class or interviewing a shop owner, I would like to feel like I’m doing something to make that big dream of mine a reality instead of simply waiting to have enough money to just jump right in.

Be able to climb something big without passing out. I’m in one of the most beautiful countries on earth and hiking in nature is one of my favorite things on the planet. However, the other day I hiked to the top of a freaking volcano and I was literally crying on the way up because it hurt so bad. I also fell twice and banged up my leg. So while my goal isn’t to lose 20 pounds (though that would be nice) or have a delusion of physical grandeur, I would like, however, to hike something impressive without wanting to murder someone in the process.

Save up a moderate sum of money. I know, I know, specific goals are important but I don’t have a regular income so whatever. Let’s say…. $1,000 in the bank that I can’t touch, okay? HAPPY?!

Make some Kiwi friends! It’s been great having two of my flatmates from London here, but a girl needs her own social life. The amazing Alisha from Seattleite Imagery has hooked me up with some ladies in Auckland and I’ve joined three active MeetUp groups already. Here’s to new friends in 2011!

Earn a small income from my blog itself (affiliates, programs, whatever) and not just through services.

Charge what I’m worth.

Exercise for 15 minutes a day, six days a week.

Teach myself a small amount of web design. No, I don’t want to run a design business (there are professionals for that), but I would like to be able to edit small things on my site when the mood strikes. Plus, I like being a little bit creative and writing doesn’t really cut it for me.

I would ask what your goals are for 2011, but I’m like the last person to post this one. So how about you tell me your biggest accomplishment of 2010? It’s totally lame to constantly plan for the future if you can’t totally pat yourself on the back for the past!

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4 Responses to “Big Plans for 2011”

  • Alisha Says:
    January 13th, 2011 at 4:47 pm

    So exciting. Those all seem very doable. I can't wait to see you rock your ebook and climb a mountain. And good luck making friends; You're pretty awesome so it shouldn't be too hard :)

  • erinmakesitwork Says:
    January 13th, 2011 at 5:23 pm

    Cheers to rocking that mountain, building up a nest egg and taking baby steps toward making your bigger dreams a reality. I too am going to do that this year. Lets make 2011 the best one yet.

  • Christine Negroni Says:
    January 14th, 2011 at 10:59 am

    In 2011 I'd like to make my writing as engaging as yours is Marian!

  • alisha Says:
    January 14th, 2011 at 12:56 pm

    I'm sure you can accomplish these things! Wish I could be there to meet up with you guys, kiwi style. :)

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