My tackle list for 2014

For me, writing down goals and dreaming is fun. The actual discipline of accomplishing those goals is what intimidates me. This year, as with many of you, I have several goals. Here, I unveil them to you, throw them out, and hope I can make them stick.

1)      Shoot every day

To structure this, I am doing a 365 project, a challenge to pick up my camera every day and shoot. I will be posting each photograph daily on my Facebook Page, as well as my blog.

2)      Learn 10 hours a week

It is vital as a photographer for me to keep learning, keep fresh and keep growing.

3)      Read 1 book a month

I love to read, but I have not picked up a book in awhile. On my list are:

A)     Boundaries, a must read for anyone who is often violated by inconsiderate friends and family.

B)      Something from the author, Jodi Picoult. Two of my Facebook followers recommended her, so I’m going for it

C)      Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, suggested by another follower.

Please email me with any book recommendations you might have, I need ‘em.

4)      Keep up with our Budget

We start the month with a budget, but sometime between the 15^th and the 25^th, we lose momentum.

5)      Date my man

It is so hard to make one on one time a priority with small kids, jobs, homeschool and the hurdles of life. But because I so believe in investing in my best friend, I am going to work hard to make time with my man happen.

6)      Keep my car clean

Miracles do happen every day.

7)      Book 3 clients a month

God has blessed me with an already growing business, now I am working on consistent and long lasting growth.

8)      Take back my health

Gah, the cliche, and I hate it. I am slaying this monster this year.

9)      Control my lack of patience

People think, “Oh you home school, you must be so patient.” Not true. I am certain home school was made for impatient mothers like me to test my ability to not give in to urges of domestic violence and alcoholism.

10)   Be consistent

Applying liberally to all goals above.

There you have it. Out for all to see.  If you are taking back your health and strength this year, you can join me on myfitnesspal at http://www.myfitnesspal.com/user/juanitabarnard/status.