Birthday lobster dinner! It’s become somewhat of a tradition

This post is my preview of 2013 using the reflection process I shared on the blog last week: Preview 2013: Ten Journaling Questions to Help You Envision Your Ideal Life Next Year

It’s been an amazing first week of 2013. I turned 30(!), moved into a new place close to DC (just like I asked the universe for back in November), made new friends and reconnected with old ones. I’m feeling grateful and optimistic. Which means it’s the right time to share my preview of the coming year.

What I Want to Bring Into My Life in 2013

What do you deserve more of next year? What do you deserve less of next year?

I deserve more honesty with myself and with others. I deserve less rationalizing to conform/fit in to what other people think I should do or what society deems “right” for me to do, especially at this point in my life.

What personal milestone(s) do you most want to reach in your relationships, health, family, finances, education and/or lifestyle?

I would like to pay down 25% of my current debt. I would also like to travel to Asia, either Thailand or Japan!

What professional accomplishments (at work or in your business) do you want to see for yourself next year?

I want to teach more online courses as well as in-person workshops. I’d also like to secure at least one additional long-term training or facilitation contract in 2013 in the amount of $10,000 or more. And I want to get invited to speak in another country!

What do you want to learn in 2013?

I want to learn how to better manage my income, expenses and debt in 2013. I want to begin learning (or relearning) another language – either Spanish, Italian or French! I want to learn more about storytelling to improve my speaking skills. I also want to learn from my fellow speakers, trainers and facilitators through associations like Toastmasters and the National Speakers’ Association.

What do you want to cross off of your bucket list in 2013?

Eating sushi in Japan!

What I Want My Life to Look Like in 2013

What part of your life do you want to pay more attention to in 2013?

I want to pay more attention to my own sexuality. I want to feel even more comfortable with my body in a way that allows me to honor and express my physical desires more often.

Who do you want to spend more time with in 2013? Who do you want to spend less time with in 2013?

I want to spend more time with my sister. I want to spend less time with men who don’t ignite some kind of passion in me, whether physically or intellectually.

Which activities, habits or behaviors, if any, do you want to stop doing in 2013 because they no longer serve you?

I want to stop committing myself to exclusive romantic relationships unless I truly desire to be with that one person indefinitely.

Which activities do you want to start and/or continue doing in 2013?

I’d like to start having weekly brunches/dinners with my sister if/when she is open to that. I want to continue dating without expectations (really been enjoying this!). I’d also like to continue deepening my meditation practice.

What will your ideal day look like next year?

In the morning, I wake up in a room with lots of light. I immediately turn on uplifting music, feeling grateful for another day. I continue with meditation and/or yoga, then cooking and eating a healthy breakfast. I work through the morning either writing or working with coaching clients. For a change of pace, I go to sit at a coffee shop or the library and turn it into my office for the day. In the afternoon, I prepare a healthy lunch or go out to eat with friends or colleagues. I talk to my mom and Grama. My afternoon continues with meetings or conference calls, as well as connecting with my online community. In the evening, I shut down my work by 6:00pm and make time to cook a healthy dinner or go out out to eat with friends or a date. Later on in the evening, I curl up with a strong drink, a good book, my trusty notebook, an interesting movie and/or a handsome man

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I’d already had a theme word for 2013 (actually a phrase) picked out at the end of 2012, but after writing my preview, I decided that my scope was bigger than that. Originally, I had chosen “Focused Learning” as my theme because there are a number of specific things I want to educate myself about. But if I step back from that a bit, what I really want to pay the most attention to in the coming year are my own desires, especially when it comes to my business and my romantic relationships. So maybe this year, I’ll have a primary theme (Desire) and a secondary theme (Focused Learning). Amen?

I feel ready to experience all that 2013 has to offer. It’s like I’m sitting at the foot of the universe, ready with my notebook and pen, eager to record all the lessons it will teach me.

Have you completed your preview of 2013 yet? If so, feel free to share all or part of your preview with us in the comments! If you blogged about it, go ahead and post the link so we can read it.

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