Stay Inspired Throughout the Year
January 7th, 2008 by Susan Kim
You already know my feelings about resolutions. . .
Fuhgedaboudit!
At least “fuhgedaboud” the “old” resolutions that do not pertain to your life RIGHT NOW. And “fuhgedaboud” those goals that weigh you down, year after year (see SOAR).
Instead, create intention and purpose around what you want.
Five years ago I worked with my coach to create a “Living Theme.” A theme is a motto or mantra that supports you every single day. It is an intentional focus that empowers you throughout the year. Every day, when you wake up, your theme inspires and motivates you to move forward.
It is about setting an intention based on what you want the year to be about. As an example, here are some themes I created:
- “Be Great” – The year I created this theme, I moved to Maui, bought a house, started my coaching practice and established myself as a professional speaker/trainer. Each step of the way I was thinking of “being GREAT!”
- “Get Involved” – My “Get Involved” year was amazing! I started working with (and getting involved with) community organizations I care about, like the Maui Humane Society and American Cancer Society. I also got more involved professionally by volunteering my time to work with entrepreneurs as a business counselor/coach for the Small Business Administration offices of SCORE and SBDC.
A theme empowers and inspires through purpose and intention all year long!
To start creating YOUR Theme, brainstorm with the following ideas:
- Think of what you want right now. Brainstorm words and phrases that are relevant and touches you personally.
- Challenge yourself (refer to SOARing, December blog) – Think of how you want to stretch yourself in the coming year.
- Think of 3 quotes that speak to you and what you’re about today.
As you brainstorm, your theme might pop out at you or you might have to find a common connection among your ideas. Either way, this will get you started.
Have a wonderfully, intentional Year!
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January 2nd, 2010 at 4:45 am
[...] Instead of goals and resolutions, each year I create a theme for myself to stay inspired throughout the months. The basic gist is to create intention and purpose around what you want for the year. Then create a mantra or catch phrase for yourself that will remind you of that intention - it’s a theme (For more information see “Stay Inspired Throughout the Year”). [...]