Don’t Overextend in the New Year

While it’s only January 12, my Google Calendar is fast booking dates through the fall. I’ll honor priority commitments, vow to get back in shape and pass on events that no longer fit.

Each season (month, week, day, hour) calls us to review, reassess and rework our to do list so we can focus on priority projects. There’s no silver bullet; life is target practice and we’re all trying to hit a bull’s eye. Often, we’re taking aim at a blurry, moving target in an oversaturated, info-laden world. It takes persistence to squeeze out time for ourselves as constantly try to reduce excess and waste that’s cluttering our lives.

Today was well spent on my ’09 financial forecast as a recommitment to “fiscal fitness” and stretching dollars to meet new responsibilities.
Whatever your age or financial situation, don’t let January pass without purposeful review of finances and legal affairs. You’ll probably realize there’s a lot you don’t need in your life and many ways you can cut back.