The first column of the year is always one I look forward to. Whether you are focused on resolutions, goal setting, a new and refreshed look at your circumstances, it is truly a time to take stock.
About five years ago, after completing Stephen Covey’s “Seven Habits” training with local trainer Sue Sifrit, our family went on a summer beach trip. Before we could go on the beach (Leah thought we were crazy), we set forth to write out our “family mission statement.” We did in fact do this, all the way to identifying our values and short, medium, long-term goals.
We sat down yesterday and completed our reflections of 2024, based on said mission statement. The three of us shared the lessons learned, areas we wish we could redo, silliest moments together and then talked of our dreams for this next year. It was fun to see that we had achieved some of the goals we had set for ourselves as a family.
I am so grateful for this discipline as well as the fun the United Way Charlotte County staff has when we all convene at our Christmas party to share our “word” for the coming year.