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Can you believe it? Half of 2009 is already over. Time does seem to be flying lately.

Have you accomplished some the goals you have set for yourself for 2009? Or at least on the road to completing them?

Sometimes you may have problems getting those things done by this time in the year.

Here are a few ideas to help you get back on track with the things you wish to complete by year end.

First, take a deep breath. Or perhaps take a few deep breathes. If you haven’t been able to finish or at least start of your 2009 goals, it isn’t the end of the world.

Many times when your goals get put off, there are other reasons and it isn’t laziness. You could be putting them off due to fear or self sabotage. Or you just need to find a better process in order to get those things done.

Next, review your goals list for 2009.

While reviewing the list, take the time to sit and give yourself credit for the things you have completed. You deserve it. Many times it is easier to knock yourself down for the things you don’t complete and don’t give any credit for accomplishments.

For those goals you haven’t completed yet, take stock again and access for each how important each goal is to get done.

Create a fresh goals list—in fact, create 2 lists.
One list for the goals you have accomplished. One list of goals you wish to accomplish by the end of the year. Place the completed list in front of you so you can see your accomplishments so you can focus on positive things.

With the “Goals to complete” remember to set realistic goals. This is not the time to beat yourself up for those things you haven’t completed. Today is a new start. You will start today toward these goals.

Enlist some help if needed. With the age of social media it is easier than ever to get other people to support you in your goals. Ask for help. Ask for an accountability partner where you each support the other in accomplishing your goals.

To show you about goals, I would like to share with you a few of mine:

Write a book by the end of 2009.
Still in process. I have started on this goal. In fact, I am in the middle of writing a few things. One is a book with my daughter for young adults. The other is a ebooklet for my husband’s business. When I initially wrote this goal, it was to write a business book or novel. This may or may not get fully completed by the end of 2009. But for me, the real goal here was to start writing and I am writing. I am proud of myself for starting and continuing on my writing journey.

Cook more from recipes.
At the beginning of the year, I was still buying a lot of fast and easy things from the grocery store. It was “easier” to do this even though, I really wanted to take the time to explore new recipes and make things myself.
In the spring I decided I wanted to make a real commitment to start taking a more active role in cooking. Take the time to research new recipes, get the ingredients and create new dishes. Cooking has been a great way to spend more time with my daughter and she is learning too. She has taken a liking more to baking but it is still in kitchen so it is great.

Get more involved in local networking.
Before getting out of the corporate world, I knew more of what was going on in my local area. Even then I wasn’t in any local networking groups. When I began my career shift to online mostly, I have stayed away from local and did all of my networking online. For 2009, I thought I would find at least one local group to join. In late 2008, a friend of mine introduced me to eWomen Network. I have been a member ever since. Also, in 2009, I have become a member of Florida Writers Association, a community which supports writers throughout Florida with many city chapters. Both groups have provided me with support, encouragement and inspiration.

It is interesting because when I sat down to write this post, I had thought to myself, “You can write this Teresa but then you are going to have to admit you haven’t accomplished anything you wanted to for 2009.” And in actuality by writing these down, I have shown myself, I have done pretty good. I am on the right track to accomplishing my goals for 2009.

Perhaps you too have accomplished more of your goals for 2009 than you thought, hmmm?

Please share with me your experience with goals for 2009.