Celebrating 2009: A Year in Review Part 2

I guess you could say I’m a bit of a self-help geek considering my idea of a good time for ringing in the new year consists of paper, glue, and reflection instead of bubbly, confetti, or noise makers. I enjoyed finishing my year-in-review exploding box to commemorate 2009 and reflecting on my end-of-year inquiries as a follow-up to listing what I’m celebrating from the year.

What are you most proud of?

• Setting the intention that I would land a book deal and sticking through the process even when it was challenging and disheartening.
• Showing up fully right from the get-go at my Expressive Arts Teacher Training (especially in light of it being at the same location where I had a difficult time a few years before).
• Trusting my creative flow.

What was your biggest learning?

• Having fabulous, inspiring, and supportive creative cohorts is essential. Collaborating with the right people makes all the difference.
• Valuable growth comes from failure. It’s part of the process.

How did you stretch yourself?

• I hit the road a lot this year – attending the book expo, leading workshops, giving talks, and visiting friends.
• Last year I got tons of great experience doing work through other groups and organizations, but this year I stretched myself by focusing on and growing my own body of work.

Who did you lean on for support?

• I’m so very grateful for all the wonderful support I have from my husband. He provides me with lots of encouragement and he helps me in so many ways.
• I don’t know where I’d be without my amazing book coach, Jan King. She helps me through every step of this publishing journey.
• My mentor and intuitive painting teacher, the wise and generous Chris Zydel.
• The Nurture Huddle.
• My friends, family, and my fellow creative entrepreneurs.

How will you celebrate who you’ve become?

• Doing my reflection exercises has been a meaningful way for me to celebrate. I’m also looking forward to doing more work in Leonie’s gorgeous 2010 Goddess Planner.
• Tomorrow I’m going to go to a New Years Day yoga class. I know it will be a great way to kick off the new year.
• Keep honoring my self-care Fridays and scheduling a massage for January.
• Oh, and I just might buy myself a new pair of designer jeans!

I hope you take some time to reflect on your year. I loved seeing my fellow wishstudio columnist Shona Cole share her year-end celebration. Way to go!

Happy New Year! Wishing you a wonderful 2010!