2014 Mission Statement

My goals for 2014 are really a continuation of implementations from 2013. I learned a lot and I want to expand on that--it has been so beneficial for me so far.

In 2014, I will live in the moment. This is something that I worked hard on the latter part of 2013 and it has given me new perspective and made my life better. Be kind. Be wise. Be true. I love these three phrases because they encompass so much, and as I incorporate all of them in life, it will help me to become a better person. In 2014, I will finish my bachelor's degree. This last semester, I did the best I have grade-wise while at the U and I am so proud! I will definitely continue with that motivation and finish my degree off strongly! I will get into graduate school. This time in 2015 (Winter Break) I will be preparing to start graduate school! Come the first week of January of next year, I will be in graduate school (I'm confident that I will get into my program of choice)! I will always do my best. I will be more open. It is no fun to be my former closed-off self. I didn't really *talk* to people and didn't let them know how I feel. Now that I can do that with people beyond my closest friends, relationships mean a lot more to me. I will be more in tune with the spirit. I want to do better with temple attendance and meaningful scripture study and prayer because of the way it makes me feel. I feel like I have a better handle on things when spiritual aspects are well-taken care of too. I will maintain financial control/don't buy things I don't need. Not like I'm a crazy spender, but I want to save more. I will ask myself, "Do I really need this?" to curb unnecessary purchases. In 2014, I will get out of my comfort zone. I will go out of my way to meet new people, rather than just stick with my friends. I want to meet at least one new person every time I go somewhere new. I will apply the Platinum Rule. This is a concept that I learned about in a cross-cultural communications class that has STUCK to me. It basically says "Do unto others as they would have done unto them," a change from the Golden Rule. read more here I cannot and will not treat others based on my beliefs or customs because their wishes for treatment may be completely different from mine. I have learned to lessen the influence of my own values when interacting with others on aspects more directly related to them and it has helped so much. My values are still important to me, but values and beliefs apply differently to different people. I want people to internalize that. I will volunteer more. I will continue teaching ESL to the refugees I have had so much fun in working with the past year and a half. I love them! Recently, the homeless population have tugged on my heartstrings as well. I plan on getting involved with the Road Home, with Kids Literacy Night! I think that will be fantastic--I really want to help kids learn to love reading! I'm open to other capacities as well. In 2014, I will keep working on health and fitness goals; I'm feeling really good about my progress. Finally, I will throw away self-doubt and negative self-talk. I don't have time or need to waste my energy on that.

That's my 2014! It's going to be an amazing year, I can feel that. So excited for all that is in store for me and feeling great about life.


xoxox,
Ash