ADD Coach Jennifer Koretsky At the close of the year, we often find ourselves rational ahead to the next year. We think about complete the things we didn't accomplish this year, and vow to accomplish them next year. Few of us take the time to reflect on the past year and look at our successes and the experiences that we have learned from. Before you start thinking about New Year's Resolutions, take many time to meditate on the year that's gone by. Doing so will allow you to reflect on what's consequential to you, and to create a meaningful plan for the New Year. Set aside some time to think about, write about, or talk about your answers to the pursuing questions. Looking back on 2004... What were my successes? What did I do that I haven't given myself credit for? What unrealistic expectations did I hold myself to? What would I do over, if acknowledged the opportunity? What lesson did I learn from this experience? Looking forward to 2005... What did I want to accomplish in 2004 that I wasn't able to? Why was this important to me? What held me back? What am I willing to do differently? End your meditation with... Who are the people I am most grateful for? What are the strengths and skills I am most grateful for? What is my best quality? How will I share this quality with more people? Happy New Year! © Copyright 2004 About The Author Jennifer Koretsky is an ADD Management Coach who helps adults learn how to manage their ADD and move forward in life. She offers individual and group coaching, workshops, and skill-building programs. Her work has been featured in various media, including The radical York Times Magazine. Subscribe to Jennifer’s free email newsletter, The ADD Management Guide, by visiting http://www.ADDmanagement.com/e-newsletter.htm. jennifer@addmanagement.com