Let's start this year off like we did last year -- by writing a letter to ourselves.
Plan on opening the letter on December 31, 2011.
At first, writing a letter to yourself might seem a little weird. But, think of it as a type of journal or diary entry. What should you tell yourself? Maybe you can set some goals, maybe mention some hopes and dreams. You might want to be inspiring, encouraging, forgiving of your 2010 self, as well as the person you might be at the end of 2011. Mention some long-term goals so that when you're getting ready to enter 2012, you'll remember the direction you're supposed to be heading. Of course, in a year, you may read what you wrote, laugh and say, "Yeah, that didn't work out, now did it?" On the other hand, you might say, "Wow! That was a great idea I had! What a wonderful year it's been!" Either way, you'll have something to read on Dec. 31.
If you participated in this project last year, you might want to keep that Jan. 1, 2010, letter handy to refer to today.
Ddo you mail it to yourself or not? That's up to you. You can mail the letter to yourself, and when you get it in a day or two, hide it away in your sock drawer or a jewelry box for safekeeping until the end of the year. Or, you can forego the stamp, mailbox and postal service and just put the letter straight into your hiding place.
In almost a year, I'll remind you to go look for that letter and see what you wrote!
Done!
ReplyDeleteMine is almost done.
ReplyDeletealthough a few days in to jan i decided i wanted to do this...
so i will write the first few today. thanks for this wonderful opportunity for 2011.
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