I’m starting this new year on a clean slate. New home, new office, new dreams, new hopes. While clearing through my items getting ready to move I found my Making Things Happen notebook. Reading through it brought all sorts of emotions to me as this new year begins. Back in July 2011 I wrote down those things which I want to say Yes more to, and those which I want to say No to more. I can’t say I’ve kept many of them since July. However, with this new year ahead I am really applying them to my life. I’m going to have them printed and kept nearby so I can look at them often and be encouraged to dream bigger and face my fears. I am SUPER excited about 2012. I hope you are too. I encourage you to take 20 minutes and write down those things you want to say YES to in the coming year. Do the same for those things which you want to say NO to. You’ll be happy you did. Once written down, take action. Take steps towards changing the way you do things and live so you can do more of those YES items. Take a look at my list below. It’s scary for me to write them down for all to see, but by doing so I’m asking you to hold me accountable. I’ll do the same for you. I pray 2012 is a BIG year for change and making things happen. I’m letting go and letting God lead 100%. Who is with me?

Annette

YES
1.) Believing in myself
2.) Not fearing fearing failure
3.) Letting God lead
4.) Being 100% authentic
5.) Not being afraid of change
6.) Spending more time in God’s word
7.) Living somewhere different
8.) Knowing I can make a difference
9.) Living with no regrets
10.) Taking care of myself
11.) Loving limitlessly
12.) Enjoying life
13.) To confidence
14.) To blogging
15.) To being vulnerable
16.) To encouraging Jared
17.) Learning from my mistakes
18.) Turning off the phone
19.) Receiving my blessings
20.) To the talents God has given me.

NO
1.) Negativity
2.) Fear of the unknown
3.) Feeling guilty
4.) Fearing Change
5.) working late
6.) Not taking care of myself
7.) Giving my time without being valued
8.) Being too comfortable
9.) Judging others
10.) Comparing myself to others
11.) Obligations
12.) Doing something I don’t love
13.) Playing it safe
14.) The ordinary
15.) Holding back
16.) Worldly things that take up my time
17.) Gossip