Category Archives: Annual Summary

2016 – My Year of Living Precariously

Posted on December 31, 2016 by Linda

December 31, 2016 To begin to summarize 2016, I think that I first need to revisit 2015. I neglected to ever summarize that year or do anything of the kind. I did manage to keep up my normal tasks of … Continue reading →

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“Pennies”

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Linda

Instead of doing a “Satisfaction Wheel” this year, I decided to use a tool I learned about during my “Goals Group” back in 2008. The idea is that we only have a finite amount of time and resources available to … Continue reading →

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2014 in Review

Posted on January 10, 2015 by Linda

It has taken me a long time to summarize the year 2014. It was a difficult year from the beginning, and continued to be tough for the better part of the year. Primarily, I had three big areas of difficulty … Continue reading →

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More end-of-year tasks

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Linda

2013 “Satisfaction Wheel” In comparing this to the one I did last year, I am pleased to find that I have definitely progressed in terms of my overall satisfaction with my life. This looks like I have done very well … Continue reading →

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2013 in Review

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Linda

The year in review (summarized by Goal Categories): BODY/HEALTH/BEAUTY/EXERCISE I have been remarkably healthy this past year. My weight has stabilized at what I suppose can now be considered my “post-menopausal” weight, which is about the same as it was … Continue reading →

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“Soul Collage” 2012

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Linda

And this is to show how I felt about 2012:

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Satisfaction Wheel 2012

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Linda

I used this tool in connection with our annual goals group for 2008, and I recently decided to do another one this year, to compare. While I find it interesting and encouraging to see how things differ, I can still see … Continue reading →

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2012 in Review

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Linda

2012 As the year starts out, I am still trying to dig myself out of lethargy and depression; I examine my Goals and try to get back on track and stop sleeping in so late. I create and start using a … Continue reading →

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“Goals Group” 2011

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Linda

On January 22, 2012, we had our annual “goals group” with Molly. In preparation for this day, we are asked to prepare: Something to place on the altar as a Witness of your Work and Intentions. A simple statement or … Continue reading →

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2011 in Review

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Linda

2011 Summary This has been the hardest year for me to summarize. Because it has been so ugly and distressing it has made me sick just re-reading about it all. The ugliness starts at the end of 2010 when it … Continue reading →

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“Goals Group” 2010

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Linda

This year for Goals Group I brought in a framed quote that I had hung on the wall above my desk at home. I decided this was a very important thing for me to remember: “Smile, breathe, and go slowly.” … Continue reading →

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2010 Summary

Posted on December 31, 2010 by Linda

2010 Year in Review I have always had a tough time thinking of January as a Beginning, or as a time to start fresh, make changes. January is smack in the middle of winter. I do not typically do real … Continue reading →

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“Goals Group” 2009

Posted on January 10, 2010 by Linda

This year at Molly’s “Goals Group,” we made “dream boards.” I really enjoyed this process. I felt so “freed” and enthusiastic about envisioning my dreams for the future. I brought and used as my “witness” this year, this brass figurine … Continue reading →

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2009 Summary

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Linda

I am going to post my whole Summary for this year. It was quite a year; I lost my mother, I quit smoking, I started drawing. A very bittersweet year… 2009 in Review This time last year, I was in … Continue reading →

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Goals Group 2008

Posted on January 3, 2009 by Linda

Goals Group at Molly’s. I chose as my “witness of intentions” this item, which belonged to my maternal grandfather – I have always loved this thing. It is sculpted out of brass and hangs on the wall. Elephants represent to … Continue reading →

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2008 Summary

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Linda

In October of 2008, I wrote this: Single mom, trying to raise my son – very smart, very active, strong-willed and sometimes stubborn – all by myself; I volunteer at the school, involve him in sports, music lessons and lots … Continue reading →

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