A look ahead to 2014

Happy 2014! Now it’ll take me the next ten months to remember to put 2014 in dates. LOL

I stopped doing resolutions several years ago. I never stuck to them. When I started writing I started to set yearly goals of the things I want to accomplish by the end of the year. It’s easier for me to keep goals and reach them because they are things I work toward. Some of those goals are easily reached, others are a little challenging because I like to push myself just a little. It makes life interesting.

Here are my goals for 2014.

Write 10 books. My writing schedule this year is a little scary. I have three series and two secret projects going. This means I have to focus more and increase my word count per day, possibly write two books at a time.
Publish 8 books. This is almost doubled the amount I published in 2013. As long as the first goal is being met, this one shouldn’t be hard to reach.
Stick to a work schedule. I’m still working like 10 hour days. I think my brain is still in the working 2 jobs mood. I’m going to stop my author/publishing work at 5:00 pm everyday and take Sundays off. This is easier said than done.
Have more time for me and Hubby. This will happen as long as the above goal happens.
Eat healthier. I’ve already started this one. By the end of the year, I’d like to cut out all processed foods and only buy and eat fresh foods. I’m also plan to learn to cut out a lot of the gluten from our foods and go organic. (be warned, I will be blogging about this one )
Stay positive. Through mediation and positive thinking, I’m getting rid of everything negative. Now, I can’t cut my kids out of my life, but I can say, “Call me back when you can talk to me in a positive way.” They are known for pushing their issues off on me. I’m the first they call to vent about something. I’m mom. I fix and know all. But from now on, we’re dealing with it in a positive light.

 

Written out like that, it seems to be a lot to accomplish in one year. But really, it is totally doable for me. They are challenging, yet reachable. I hope everyone reaches there goals and hopes for the new year. Blessings, everyone ♥