2015 is coming…. #newyear #goals

I’m watching 2014 disappear on the horizon with a huge sigh of….relief? frustration? melancholy?  Maybe all three? Yeah, probably all three. 2014 was a tough year all around for our clan. Lots of change, heart breaking loss, and ending the year celebrating a joyful marriage of two beautiful souls. A roller coaster ride for sure.

So before 2015 steps on stage, I’m taking stock and prepping for the new year. While the last few months have taken a toll on my writing (yes, I’m behind on where I’d hoped to be on the second book of the PSY-IV series), it’s time to get back in the saddle and pony up.  Like many out there, the arrival of the new year means it’s time for me to set new goals, with a renewed sense of purpose.

First up, focus more on writing, and try marketing wisely–not everywhere all the time, but where it may do the most good. Of course, I’m not the best on marketing, but I’ll keep working on it. However, the best marketing I can do is to write the next book. So here’s to sticking to my two books a year plan.

Finding that delicate balance between work/family/writing that every writer struggles with. Wouldn’t it be great if that famous magic wand really existed? Much easier to swish that balance into being, than constantly readjusting my balance. It’s those little things life throws at you, that tend to tip the scales to much one way.

Taking time to just enjoy time with my family.  This is huge, for all of us. That old saying about time flying by, it’s spot on. My Prankster Duo will both be in high school this year and the countdown until they start their own journeys is starting to drown out all others.  I want to create memories we can all carry through the years.

So do you have your goals set? Are you ready when 2015 comes knocking? I’m hoping to be able to offer 2015 tea and crumpets (whatever those are, but I think we have some Oreos around here) and start the year off right.

By the way, you have to come back on Jan. 2nd because we are taking part in the Almost Kiss, No Kiss Blog fest. You don’t want to miss out, plus start the year off write with some great reads!