A new year always brings resolutions that are overly ambitious that I don't carry through.  While my situation is not unique, I really want to make an impact in '09.  So I'm reading The Power of Less, by one of my favorite bloggers, Leo Babuta. One of his lessons is to not try to do everything at once on January 1, but to set smaller goals that allow you to form a habit that becomes a part of your routine. 

My main resolution in 2009 is to get more organized so I can use my time doing things I enjoy.   I hope to read other productivity books that allow me to better manage my time.  That will also help me when I go to clear out the clutter in our house, room by room.  This is something I hope to have done by the end of May so I have a good pile ready for another summer yardsale. 

My other resolution is to work on a healthier lifestyle.  The subgoals are to exercise at least 3x/week and make one fish or vegetarian meal per week. 

I'd also like to give up coffee this year, but this one will be hard.  I think I'm going to start by reducing my consumption to a cup a day and then make coffee with half decaf.

Another very hard one for me will be to work on worrying too much.  How will I try to accomplish this goal?  Read a couple of self-help books and practice meditation. 

So you see, these are more long term goals, but I hope by this time next year I've at least made some progress on them.  I have a plan and I think that will make the difference this time. (Of course, if you have any suggestions to help me further my goals, feel free to leave them!)