2014-0103 - lists1 - i like lists
Ok, it is the beginning of a new year, it seems like a good time to set out some goals to get me moving in the right direction; to that end, it’s time to grab a piece of paper and a pen and start writing… Did I mention that I am a list maker? Yes, I am! I really like lists! Lists motivate me. They give me a sense of accomplishment. I love the little checkmarks that accumulate along the side of the page as I finish each item. I even like the little “X” marks, and scratch out lines, which signify to me that items I once considered worthy of listing have now lost their urgency or appeal. Lists can be fun! They help me sort through my thoughts, and to prioritize them, so I can see what I need to accomplish. List making provides flexibility. Putting pen to paper allows me to respond to distractions but brings me back to what I originally started out to do. Sometimes I get lazy and I am always easily distracted. I have c...