It’s not about resolutions. It’s about what’s important.

The year has come and gone. And if you’re like me, you might be wondering how time is moving so quickly. Is it the busyness? Is it the changing and shifting of world events, our jobs, the economy, our responsibilities? Is it that I had so much fun that time is flying by?

2022 was filled with a lot for me personally and professionally, as it may have for you too.

For me, celebrating my daughter turning one (also known as surviving our first year as parents); lots and lots of coach training; building my coaching practice and working with new clients; going back to my full-time job after mat leave; juggling; deciding it was time to say goodbye to my corporate job; getting sick a handful of times; three incredible vacations abroad (with a toddler); family birthdays (13 now), including the addition of my newest niece; visits from family and friends overseas; a miscarriage; overseas family reunions…you get the picture.

Looking back, I feel proud. I’m proud about how I showed up for myself and others. I’m proud about the decisions I made and how I went about them, especially when it wasn’t easy. I’m proud of all the reasons I celebrated, and I’m proud about how I worked though, and recovered, from the challenges that surfaced. I think a big part of it was reminding myself to focus on what was important. And when I was getting off track, coming back to what was – and is – important to me.

And so, hopping on the trend of “in vs. out” and “less vs. more” lists for the new year, I made my own list of what’s important right now and for this year. A simple and clear list that I can come back to at any time. The foundation for how I will work and live. And clarity on how I won’t work and live.

So -- What is truly and actually important to you? And what isn’t?

Make a list. Write it down.

Be clear on how you want to work and live this year.

I’d love to hear what’s on your list so if you feel like sharing, leave a comment or send me a private message.

May your year be filled with what is truly and actually important to you.