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I woke up on New Year's Day with a happy, optimistic heart and a mind focused on the future. What kind of year will I make 2007$%: I love the rollover from one year to the next because it is as if the slate is wiped clean and I can begin anew to build the year that I want.

Join me now in adopting the working proposition that you are completely responsible for the quality of your own experience in the year ahead. Revel in the idea that you get to make it up and build it out. At times, you may have felt at the mercy of circumstances outside of your control in 2006; however, you always get to choose how you respond. If you want to feel powerful, take time now to identify your intentions and goals, as well as your theme for 2007.

So let's explore each of these techniques and how they work:

Full examples:

Intentions

Your intentions could be defined as "what you intend to create this year". For example, this year my family is building a second home in Granada, Nicaragua. We intend to build a colonial-style home with modern amenities that will be ready for us to visit in August on vacation. Here are some other examples of intentions:

Goals

The goals you set are the targets you must meet to fulfill your intentions. Goals should specify clearly what measurable results you plan to reach. When setting goals, use the STAR model:

A specific goal clearly describes the target so there is no room for interpretation or disagreement at the end of the year. A time-bound goal clearly describes the end-date or frequency required. An assessable goal provides the necessary measurements to gauge what success looks like. A results-based goal focuses more on outcomes than activities. Let's look at some examples of STAR goals:

Theme

The theme you set for the year is defined as "what you would like to experience or feel" on the road to accomplishing your goals and fulfilling your intentions. If you're saying to yourself, "I don't need a theme--how hokey," let me suggest that you have probably lived out your theme without conscious awareness. Reflect on your past year: Was it full of struggle and disappointment$%: Or was it full of unexpected and welcome surprises$%: Did you find yourself in love with your life$%: Or did you find yourself longing for change$%: Did you tell yourself that whatever you accomplished, it just wasn't good enough$%: Or did you feel grateful appreciation for the support you received from others$%: As you can see, there are many possible themes in a life.

One illustration:

The truth is your family, friends, and co-workers can probably tell you what your theme was because they've heard you talk about your experience all year! If you doubt the reality of that statement, list four colleagues on the left-hand side of piece of paper, and see if you can identify their themes on the right-hand side. See what I mean$%:

So, what is the quality of experience that you would like to have in 2007$%: I set my theme this year as A Grateful Heart. I want to experience gratitude daily. I want to spend my time appreciating every good act taken by others on my behalf. I want to notice everything that is working well in my business, my family and my life. Here are more examples of themes:

Guess what$%: I didn't accomplish every goal I set for 2006. However, my theme for the year defined my experience and I had a great year! I invite you to create a great 2007 using these techniques. Write it all down and revisit your Theme, Intentions, and Goals during the year. You'll be amazed at the power you have to create the life and work you want.

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