It’s a new year. This year instead of setting a resolution you’re going to break by Valentines, try something a little different. Set a resolution to make things better. Yes, I know that’s broad and so many people say to narrow that down. How has that been working out for you? If it works, GREAT, don’t change a thing. If not, try something new, what will it hurt.

I know myself better then most and one of the things I have changed since 2009’s “Make it better”, is to be honest with myself. With this in mind, I set my goals accordingly. Last year was the first year I took this approach to resolutions and I succeeded. Had I set more specific goals, the minute I fell off track I would have forgotten all about that goal. In this economy, everything is hard for everyone, but don’t let it drag you down.

Today, I make 10 years married to my husband, 15 years together and I am only 30. I love and adore him more today then I did when I first fell in love with him. Since the day we fell in love our goal has been to get better at communication. Now, I can even get him to occasionally argue with me. I have been writing for about 7 years now and when I first started it was sporadic when the idea sparked. Since last year, I write EVERY day in one shape, form or another. I have 3 completed manuscripts and works in progress (wip) out the yin yang.

To me, these are major accomplishments. I have a 3 year old anxious to start school. My husband and I have a business that has become stagnant. And, again, I have 3 completed manuscripts that need a home and someone to read, not to mention the myriad of wip. I can’t wait to reflect on what I’ve/we’ve accomplished on December 31, 2010.