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If you could craft your own 'Life Story' what would you write? On January 1, each one of us is given a gift, a clean slate, a new page on which we can begin to write the next chapter in our lives. So, what will it be? Will life in 2009 be dominated by the personal and professional 'In Box'? Will our days be driven by all the 'stuff', all the many things that the universe throws at us each day, the things over which we can exert minimal control, but are important responsibilities nonetheless.

A better, more proactive alternative is to make a firm decision today to pursue a positive dream, resolution and daily goals that bring joy, fulfillment and reward. The 'In Box' will continue to overflow and tasks will be tackled one by one. We have no control over what lands in the 'In Box', and tasks will be handled, but we also can work to shape and mold our dreams, resolutions and daily goals, if we so choose.

Why not pursue a dream, resolution and daily goals with passion, patience and persistence in the New Year? Why not be courageous, strong and committed? The start of a new year is a wonderful opportunity - one of 365 opportunities - to seize the day and put an end to the 'Someday, Someday, Someday Syndrome'. It is time to 'go for it'! If you are hungry for positive change and achievement in your life, but uncertain how to begin, or on which resolution to focus - start by doing a bit of daydreaming. Put on your thinking cap and mull your options. One of my favorite creative exercises is to hit my favorite coffee house with my journal in hand, and these questions:

Question One: What are the 100 things that I would love to do, be, see, feel, experience, create, achieve, learn, try, change, or have in my life . . . more than anything in this world? What 100 things would enable me to write a rewarding, joyful life story full of happiness and achievement? Every New Year I ponder this question, and periodically review and update my list throughout the the year. The list becomes a living document that changes over time, as I learn and grow, experience highs and lows, victories and defeats. Crossing things off the list and adding others is part of the growth process - life and all the changes that it brings day-to-day. So, don't worry if your list gets messy. What is important is that you start today. Create your own Lifetime Resolution List. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Even if you only partially achieve your cherished dreams - your resolutions - you will

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