Life is too short to do the things you don't enjoy! I am going to take each thing on my plate and think about the JOY that I get out of them. If I'm not getting any obvious joy, perhaps it should not be on my plate anymore?
Week 1 of My Genealogy Do-Over
Here it is! Week 1 of my Do-over and though I haven't spent a lot of time on it I've ruminated on the items that Thomas has assigned to this week. They are: Setting Previous Research Aside Preparing to Research Establishing Base Practices and Guidelines While I have been contemplating this process there are a … Continue reading Week 1 of My Genealogy Do-Over
My 2015 Goals
Oh boy! It's that time of year when I start assessing where I've been... and where I want to go! This year is going to be an awesome one with some great opportunities looming. I can hardly wait! I've got a lot of presentations scheduled and other fun activities (like going to the Family History … Continue reading My 2015 Goals
Goal Words for 2014: Balance, Savor, Focus
This year I'm starting something new in how I make my yearly goals. A number of my genealogy friends are choosing three words to help them work on their goals which is based on Chris Brogan's blog. The point is to use these words to help me remember my goals by emphasizing these three words … Continue reading Goal Words for 2014: Balance, Savor, Focus
My Goals: Update for 2013
It's hard to believe that it is October already. It seems just yesterday I was making these goals and had the whole year ahead of me. Of course life often hijacks us with new challenges and opportunities and you have to learn to "roll with it". I am starting to think that I should start … Continue reading My Goals: Update for 2013
Jen Alford 