As I spend a few minutes thinking back over all those plans, ideas and tasks that I achieved in 2023 I am a little surprised at how much I packed into twelve months. See to me, I don’t think that I really did that much at all, there is so much more that I want to do. My mind is already racing ahead, planning out my first few months of 2024.

As I take a few minutes to reflect I find the list of what I achieved is a little longer than I first thought.

I have written and published my first children’s book.

I have written and published my first novel.

I have published some words about health and wellness in a monthly column in the paper.

We travelled to the UK, my first time overseas.

I tried a new business venture in a local shop. I did decide that this wasn’t the best fit for me and what I wanted to spend time on. The point is that if I haven’t tried this, I would have always wondered if it would have worked.

I tried a couple of other ventures with varying degrees of success. My cottage garden little farm is still a priority for me. I am investigating ways of managing it within the confines of the weather, and the other realistic limitations. I am still learning and that is part of what makes life interesting.

Which brings me to my list for 2024. What do I want to achieve? Where do I want to be in twelve months? There is so much to think about, plan and accomplish. Do I limit myself to what is realistic or do I reach for the stars? I choose to dream big. I choose to believe that if I can dream about it, I can make anything come true.

How about you? What were your 2023 highlights? Spend a few minutes appreciating yourself and all that you achieved.

What are your dreams and goals for 2024?