I confess

Many days I do feel like the little white rabbit in Alice in Wonderland. And I wonder, how can I simplify, streamline....not get so distracted all the time?! Some would say - Bag it, Better it or Barter it - which I do apply whenever possible.

But on another topic, I used to be an avid goal writer. Over the years my goal writing dwindled as I was consumed with running multiple businesses and being a wife. BUT the good news is my goal writing has returned! Do you know that I found an old goal sheet from about 7 years ago and everything on the list had been accomplished?! Keep in mind, this was a goal sheet I LOST! I wasn't exactly keeping tabs on if I was working towards my list. My goals lists can be as far out and girly as you can imagine to pretty serious future goals, but it's amazing what happens when you write it down.

So this year I've taken my long lists (1yr, 2yr, 5yr, 10yr lists) and planned them with Dan - who had stuff to add....and wouldn't you know it, they've already started to materialize - opportunities etc. Another thing I've done with the lists is to break them down and put deadlines on them....and then write the tasks on a special calendar with the tasks. Each week I have a couple of actions I need to take to get things moving and accomplished....and it's working! Putting this studio together in time for the grand opening is a lot of work - so basically I had no choice but be organized, but on the upside, I'm getting a lot done and being very focused.

Just thought I'd share. Here are a few quotes from famous people, mostly I don't know who they are from, but they are worth reading:

"A goal written down, is a goal half met" - I think this was Good Ole' Abe Lincoln

"Goals are dreams with deadlines" - I've been applying this one!

"Fail to plan, plan to fail" - so true!

Hopefully this was a bit inspirational to you and maybe you'll try it. Don't forget - "If you don't know where you're going, you'll never get there!" - another famous quote by someone important.

I'll be back soon with my last wedding of the year, engagement photos, new website (!), new logo and yes, more baby photos - where do all these babes come from?!