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Goals for 2016


I am a member of #compelledtribe. We've been asked to write a post about our goals for the coming year. 

I have many goals but took some time to list the ones that are on my mind this week. These are not in order of importance.

Depending on the hat I am wearing, some of these goals will change or become more specific. I have additional goals I need to focus on within our school but this list is what I need to do about me and for me. 


  • Learn to Sketchnote
  • Write more
  • Re-commit to health
  • Travel with family
  • Forgive
  • Gain confidence
  • Continue to improve my skills as a school administrator
  • Above all else, be a good Mom

 Throughout this coming year, my main goals are even simpler. 
  • Live fully 
  • Be present 
  • Do my best 
  • Take a few jumps




"Hope that you spend your days, but they all add up
And when that sun goes down, hope you raise your cup
Oh, I wish that I could witness all your joy and all your pain
But until my moment comes, I'll say...

I, I did it all
I, I did it all
I owned every second that this world could give
I saw so many places, the things that I did
With every broken bone, I swear I lived"

--Ryan Tedder and Noel Zancanella (Songwriters)

Comments

  1. Jennifer HoganDecember 30, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Love your goals, Lisa! I would love to sketchnote, too. It appeals to my creative brain! :-) While your goals you call simple, they are overarching and will positively infiltrate all that you do. You are in for an awesome year!
    Best,
    Jennifer

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    1. UnknownDecember 30, 2015 at 7:10 PM

      Thanks Jennifer! I'm also thankful to the #Compelledtribe for keeping me on task. Everybody needs somebody, sometimes. Y'all are my somebody.

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  2. Tamara LetterDecember 31, 2015 at 6:10 PM

    I love your goals! My goal is to write more as well and focus on being a good mom. Thanks for sharing your hopes and passions for 2016! Here's my reflection post: http://bit.ly/Reflect2015. Looking forward to a ridiculously amazing year!

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    1. UnknownJanuary 2, 2016 at 6:22 AM

      Thank you so much! I LOVED your post. Here's to a great year!

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