Focus 2011: Me. - UrbanMoms

Many people see New Years as a time for reflection and resolution. What did I learn in the previous year and where do I want that to take me in the year to come? Ever since my mom passed away I have been doing this “check” on an ongoing basis. I promised myself that I would live a full and happy life now and always. I would spend time figuring out what made me happy, make changes where necessary and then make it happen. I wasn’t about to wait for everything to magically fall into place, I was going to take the bull by the horns, because one just never knows.

I did this with a passion after my mom died and for about the first year after her death. I made changes in my business and personal life that contributed to the life I wanted and gave me and my family so much satisfaction. Amazingly, it was the small changes that I hadn’t realized would make such a huge difference.

Never too old to have fun!

Then I got to the bigger ones. It is the big stuff that’s getting to me. So, for the last six months I have been trying to take a close look at myself and what I really want from my life. I have been thinking hard about it all. What do I really want for my life?

Don’t get me wrong, my life is great, but I want to be better. I want to be the best me I can be. When I have to face the end of my life (obviously I hope this won’t happen for a VERY long time!) I want to be able to look back with pride and satisfaction and fulfillment. I want to know that I accepted and embraced myself fully which led to great experiences with those I love.

So, that is my quest for 2011, to spend some time with me. To get to know and better understand myself so that I can be the best mom, wife, friend, daughter, sister and person I am capable of being. I am determined to live my own happiness.

Who is with me? Here’s to more clarity and happiness in 2011!