A New Year, A New Me

I've declared my motto to be "No More Excuses 2010". As everyone does each start of a new year, we vow to make certain changes in our lives. For many, it is the year that they will change their lifestyle and get healthy and lose some of the extra pounds or it is the challenge to watch less tv.

Well for me, before the new year rang, I celebrated my 32nd birthday. An age I remember my own mother being and thinking, "gosh that is old". But for me a light turned on on the day I woke up 32 years old. The light more brighter than birthdays passed. I mean, I'll be celebrating my 10th wedding anniversary, I have two kids over the age of five, and I will be celebrating my ninth year here at Midwestern University. The light that shone in my eyes is; this is the year to become and maintain being a better person. The areas that I will work on to achieve this goal will be with more volunteerism, running more 5Ks, remaining more positive in my work environment, and creating family night once a week with my husband and children.

I know that I have a destined purpose for more good than what I was doing in 2009. In my job here are Midwestern University, I feel that I can carry these new beliefs with me and have a more impactful relationship with my colleagues and the students that I work with. I have relationships that are very important to me, many of which my friends look to me for guidance and leadership. I need to exude a refreshed take on life, remove the stress.

See in a couple of months, Midwestern University will be holding a commencment ceremony, as part of the behind-the-scenes crew, it can be very stressing. But I'm reminded each time when I put myself in the shoes of the family and friends of the graduates, and even the faculty members that have invested so much energy and time in educating these future health care professionals; to be proud, be happy, be positive.

There are no more excuses in 2010. This is the year of my breakthrough; perhaps you too will be challenged, too.