This week has been busier than usual so I only had a chance to read one article. That one article was a very thought-provoking gem, though. I’m so glad that I had that five minutes while waiting on a meeting to start! (Yes, I actually have been following my time management ideas and had reading materials handy when I was stuck waiting on a meeting to begin. Yay!)
The article was about the author’s reflections over her learning in 2009. She noted that life has been so busy most days that 2009 just flew by for her. I think that is probably true for all of us! She wanted to review and evaluate what she had learned in 2009 and intentionally decide what she wanted to learn in 2010. She didn’t want 2010 to pass by like 2009 did without attempting to achieve her learning goals for the year.
The article inspired me to look back at what I had learned in 2009. The author suggested making a list instead of just going over it in your head. As I made the list, I saw the usefulness in that task. Actually seeing your list on paper makes it more real than just rehearsing it in your mind.
After completing my list, I was pleasantly surprised by the length of it. I had given myself a bit of a “pass” in 2009, since we had just had our first child in December of 2008. I assumed my learning curve was going to happen on the child-front and not in the areas of technology or business.
Seeing my learning list from 2009 made me really think about what I wanted to learn in 2010. So, I made that list, too. With Office 2010 coming out this year, I have quite a bit to learn. It should be a lot of fun, too.
I want to encourage you to evaluate your 2009 learning and make your 2010 learning list. In what areas of business or technology do you want to advance your knowledge? Develop an intentional plan so that 2010 becomes a productive year for you!
