Of Resolutions - 2013

I like to review the past year and compare outcomes with what I had resolved to achieve.So, how did I go? Here's the post from last year.Physically: I didn’t manage to establish a fixed gym-based exercise routine. I do however now go for regular 5km walks. I’ve seen a weight-loss of approximately 2kg - so pretty much the status quo. That being said, my blood pressure is down, my back/shoulders/neck have been corrected thanks to a focussed chiropractic schedule and I’m not as tired as I was during the year.Mentally: I achieved the increased reading and the meditation time. I didn’t do a course of study - mainly due to time constraints.Business: I successfully established my business. I have achieved increased productivity. I have achieved greater networks. So, not bad!Emotional: I still over-think everything - I suspect that is my nature. My guards were down during the year but are up at the close of 2012. I achieved sorting out things with my ex. in the areas needed. I’ve spent more time with my kids and have been able to give them more focus.I didn’t travel this year due to having to be frugal (boooo!), I didn’t get to the South Island (booo!). I’ve made a start on Japanese cooking, and learning to make sauces. I did do a dinner party and I have smoked my first cigar (and I liked it)!I’m going to give myself a solid B.What then for 2013?Physically: I really need to find a fat-burning exercise regimen that I enjoy. This is the hardest thing. Also, the desire to lose weight needs to be stronger than the desire to carry on as I am. This is key for me. But let’s put something in writing - By Dec 31, 2013, I want to be 82kg.Mentally: I’ll continue with my reading and me-time. It’s working well. I'm not sure about a course of study, but I do have an interest in learning to speak and read Japanese. That’ll then be my resolution.Business: Having got through year one, I will consolidate and plan for growth. I will continue to develop systems and processes and will continue to increase productivity.Emotional: No sure where to go with this. I’m leaning towards making an effort to become more open and available and vulnerable with people who come into my life. This will be challenging.Miscellaneous: Travel - I need to get to Europe to see my family again. There’s a wedding in Malaysia to attend. I would like to go to Thailand to research some much-needed dentistry. I need to be ‘out of Auckland’ more. Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin... all need to be visited more often. Cooking - I need to be more hospitable. So, dinner parties are going to happen.And the key to achieving these resolutions? I will write them down, pin them to the wall. And plan to succeed.So, what are you going to do?- S