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Mission Statement for the New Year

Give 2010 a clear intent and make a mission statement. A mission statement is a statement of intent in this case for the year. I also like the use of the term motto. How do you want your year to progress for 2010? What do you want to focus on this year? A mission statement is different from the pie theory which is to divide your life into so many quadrant and then make a goal for each segment which includes, family, health, career, etc. A mission statement is a general statement as to the intent for the year and is personal and requires time to decide if you want to bring more joy into your life, or more adventure, perhaps you want to have more fun this year or experiment with trying new experiences. A personal mission statement can be fun and can make all the difference in a great new year.

Set aside some time and think about what you would like to have more of in the new year. Write it down on an index card and carry it with you and put on your calendar. Refer to your mission statement often to remind yourself what you want to experience more of in the new year. You'll find yourself making choices that support your desire to be congruent with your mission statement.

Diva Maverick Mavens Powerful Quote

"We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us." Joseph Campbell  

Powerful New Years Resolution Solutions

I interviewed Michelle Rigg of Ideal Outcomes and we discussed core values and how these values underline every decision we make. Well it wasn't the first time that I had heard of core values, I had first been introduced to them through my academics and mainly in the context of numerous personality tests. I hadn't taken stock of my core values in a while. During the interview Michelle mentioned that she re-assesses her core values every six months which means that core values aren't set in stone they can change in order of importance depending on life. I began to re-assess my own core values again and find the things I consider most important must be in harmony with my life path. Re-assessing your core values can be time consuming but well worth the effort and investment of time.

Here is a partial list of core values to get you started. The list is in no particular order: respect, joy, family, wealth, career, trust, integrity, status, praise, abundance, purpose, creativity, individuality, control, freedom, safety, security, loyalty, communication, personal space, honor, dignity, adventure, prestige, culture, time, health, autonomy.

Now that we are shedding the old year and moving into the skin of a new year, understanding our core values can assist us in achieving our goals i.e. New Year's Resolutions in 2010. The new year is always full of hope and promise. I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.   

Christmas Inspiration for the Soul

This is the time of the year when we are stressed about bills, crowding store and long lines at the post office so it's nice to roll the window up and listen to music that touches the soul. I have always had a special affinity for Irish music so when it is combined with Christmas it is the perfect combination of peace on earth and goodwill towards men. The selection is by Loreena McKennitt- Noel Nouvelet.

 

Adrenaline Sport Reindeer Racing

I love finding new adrenaline sports to write about and since it is the Holidays, I thought how about something Christmasy. It doesn't get any more Christmasy than reindeer racing. It looks like great fun. So, on Donner, on prancer well, you get the point... anymore and I'll be in danger of violating the cheesiness factor. Incidently, reindeer racing seems to be popular in Finland, Sweden, Norway and Russia in the Yamal Penisula located in Northwest Siberia.

The sport of reindeer racing can be done by strapping yourself to a raindeer and riding a sleigh or skis. Some reindeer races feature a snow race track such as the one featured in this video for the Sami peoples festival. Incidently, the reindeer racing season begins in February and runs through April. Training of the reindeers for the races begins in January. Details via Inarin Paliskunnat.   

 

 

Diva Maverick Mavens Powerful Woman Quote

"Whenever I hear, It can't be done. I know I am close to success." Michael Flatley

Ave Maria

Here is a video of Kathleen Battle singing Mascagni's Ave Maria. I love finding new renditions of Ave Maria and will share a few of these with you this season. I'm hosting a special Christmas Eve show on Adrenaline Living Talk Show at 10 AM CST with the tenor Michael Londra of Riverdance fame. Michael has a new Christmas album called Beyond the Star and the songs have a lovely Irish quality of other-worldliness.

Christmas in Paris

I love to hear about Christmas traditions. I found this video of Paris at Christmas and wanted to share it with you. Enjoy!

 

Adrenaline Sport Ice Climbing

Ice climbing is a sport that involves climbing up various ice formations such as frozen waterfalls, cliffs and rock slabs. The sport of Ice climbing can be divided into two categories: alpine ice and water ice. An alpine ice climb is a climb up a mountain and a water ice climb is climbing various waterfall formations. Water ice climbing are usually chosen by experts that have been climbing for a while as it is more technically demanding.

Climbers use a ice axe on low angled slopes and for longer steeper inclines crampons are used. The sport is majestic but does require that you're already an advanced a climber before you attempt ice climbing. Fact via Wikipedia.

 

Fun is the Way to Success

Some of the wealthiest people on the planet have made their billions by having fun. They would do whatever they do if there was no salary involved. How many of us can make that statement? Unfortunately, the statistics aren't in favor of most Americans. I once saw an interview with a woman who said she doesn't smile anymore at work because other co-workers complained that she wasn't working hard enough even though she was the best in her department year after year. Winners enjoy what they do; in fact, the love the challenge of their work. No one should have to frown at work or in their profession because others aren't in the jobs that make them feel most fulfilled.

I found this video of an experiment on the effects of making something fun. Would people be persuaded to take the stairs over the escalator if the stairs were more fun. Think of the implications that would make to the exercise industry.