Just read an article by Christine Kane - "Resolution Revolution: A Better Way to Start Your Year". When I was younger I would make resolutions every year. Goals, really. And that suited me well and I accomplished many of the things that were important to me. But, the last few years, I haven't been into making 'resolutions' so much. I still have goals but they are different and being older, I think, I am more content. So after reading this article I realized that Christine's idea of picking a word as a guide for the year, something to "become", was a better fit for me now. My guide word for 2011 is

It's perfect for me this year. On many levels. So, for 2011, FOCUSED will be my guide.