13_Thought-Starters_for_2013.md

# 13 Thought-Starters for 2013

**13 Thought-Starters for 2013

_Brought to you by Jenny Blake,_ [_LifeAfterCollege.org_](http://www.lifeaftercollege.org/)

[It’s easy to fall into the trap of focusing on a routine set of goals -- and then it’s no surprise that we end up letting them fall by the wayside because they feel dull and uninspiring.  Here’s a twist on your 2013 list -- 13 thought-starters to help you come up with a handful of meaningful yet interesting ideas to kick-off the new year.](http://www.lifeaftercollege.org/)**

1. [**What is one new skill that you would like to develop this year? _Either on your own, or by taking a class. Speaking of which, check out this awesome new site I found that shows you classes in your area:_**](http://www.lifeaftercollege.org/) **[_Classtivity_](http://classtivity.com/)_._**
2. **What is one hobby you want to practice? _This can be a revival of an old hobby or favorite pastime (like writing or playing guitar) or a new one altogether (like taking an Italian class or learning how to use a new camera)._**
3. **Where is one exciting destination you would like to travel to in 2013?**
4. **What is one creative project or idea you would like to undertake? _Have fun with this!_**
5. **What one career move would make the biggest impact on your overall happiness and success this year?**
6. **What one money move would make the biggest impact on your overall financial picture this year? _Per Jacquette's advice, this can be something you_ [_spend, save, invest or earn_](http://www.lifeaftercollege.org/blog/2012/12/03/out-of-the-red-back-to-black/)_._**
7. **Who is one person you would like to meet or reach out to this year? _For example_, e_ither someone new (and maybe aspirational) or a re-kindling of an old friendship or relationship._**
8. **What area of your physical space can you clean, purge or re-organize this year?**
9. **What is one adventure you would like have in 2013? _Choose something fun, risky, different, or otherwise soul-stirring!_**
10. **What is one health or fitness milestone you would like to hit? _This can be related to weight loss, but it certainly doesn't have to be. For example, maybe it's running a race, completing a_ [_30-day challenge_](http://bit.ly/Thealthchallenge) _or nailing a difficult yoga pose._**
11. **What is one new system you can put in place, or an area of your life that you can streamline or organize this year? _Check out_ [_this list of 90+ Tech Tools_](http://www.lifeaftercollege.org/blog/2012/09/12/90-tech-tools-to-help-manage-your-life/) _for some ideas, or sign-up for the_ [_LAC Newsletter_](http://aweber.com/archive/lacbookproject) _to get access to the full Organized Like a Ninja toolkit._**
12. **What is one thing you would like to ask for help with this year? _Big goals often take a village, and sometimes we get shy or afraid to ask for the help we need. What would you love to have some support around, even if you're not quite sure who to ask?_**
13. **What is THE biggest, hairiest, most meaningful thing that you would like to happen this year? _Don't hold back! Close your eyes and think of the ONE move that trumps all others -- that if this were the only thing you focused on this year, you'd call it a smashing success._**

## **Ways to bring this list to life**

1. **First, answer these questions yourself using this template.**
2. **Consider sharing your responses among a group of friends (or even just with one person) and setting up a monthly check-in for accountability.**
3. **To reflect on this past year and gather even more ideas for the year ahead, sign-up for the free two-week [Acorn Project course](http://bit.ly/acornproject).**
4. **For full-on accountability, coaching and support to help bring your biggest, scariest ideas to life, look no further than my [10-week Make Sh*t Happen course](http://lifeaftercollege.org/shop/make-shit-happen/details) -- the biggest, baddest one yet officially kicks off on Jan. 21!**

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