The Press-Dispatch

The Press-Dispatch Area Wednesday, December 18, 2013 A-11 births Macyn Isabelle Letitia Recob To Richard and Tamara Recob, at Gateway Women's Hospital in Newburgh, Oct. 13, 1013, their fourth child, a daughter, Macyn Isabelle Letitia Recob, weighing 7 lbs. and 8 ozs, and 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Dale Epley, of Winslow, and Lois and Michael Leslie, of Oakland City. Paternal grandparents are Cathy and Phil Cullen, of Elkhorn, Wisc. Macyn has two sisters, Jasmine, 18, and Kaitlyn, 16, and a brother, Logan, 14. Hunter Wayne Scraper, weighing 5 lbs. and 13 ozs, and 19 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Jesse Braun, of Petersburg, and Norman Braun, of Washington. Paternal grandparents are Jerry Scraper, of Owensville, and Kimberly Bartley, of Glezen. Great-grandparents are Delmas Hamm, of Petersburg, and Donna Braun, of Loogootee. McKinley Nicole Childree To Dustin and Rachelle Childree, a daughter, McKinley Nicole Childree, born at 1:16 p.m., Monday, Dec. 2, 2013, at Memorial Hunter Hospital, in Jasper, weighWayne Scraper To Justin and Tiffany ing 6 lbs. and 14ozs, and 22 Scraper, of Petersburg, at 1/4 inches long. McKinley 11:06 p.m. at Jasper Me- has three brothers, Jayden morial Hospital, Tuesday, Bayne, Corey Reed and Dec. 3, 2013, their first son, Bryson James. Santa comes to town Santa and Mrs. Claus (Mike and Mary Capehart) talk with the Yon family of Zeke, Daxyn, Kaebri and Lucy, the children of Brooks and Jana Yon, and Chris and Chelsea Cannon. Santa was kept busy all morning despite the weather. Community Center volunteers said they quit counting after they topped 40 children with hours to go. H There's always next year: The real reason resolutions fizzle Continued from page 4 The fact is, at the beginning of the year, it's all too easy to make promises and commitments. "Sure, honey, we can remodel the kitchen this year." "Of course our department will reduce its operating costs by 15 percent this year." Frequently, though, we fall short of our personal and professional commitments because over the course of 12 months, we encounter unforeseen obstacles, our priorities change, or our interest wanes. "If you don't want to be seen as someone who breaks commitments, drops the ball, and flakes, it makes sense to ditch annualized thinking," Moran comments. "It's much easier to say you're going to do something—and then do it—within a 12 week time frame. As I have already pointed out, you can more accurately plan ahead, so you'll make fewer mistakes, save time, and remain more focused. With these working habits, your results are not left up to chance. They are high in quality, and they are consistent." Stop saying "have to" and start saying "choose to." As you pursue a long-term goal, it's all too easy for your daily tactics to turn into daily have-tos. "I have to go to the gym." "I have to spend an extra half-hour working on this project for my boss." "I have to use that money to pay down my credit card, even if it means skipping a night out with my friends." That's a problem, because have-tos quickly turn into things we loathe—and if you loathe the things you need to do to accomplish a goal, you're less likely to reach the finish line. "There are no have-tos in life," Moran asserts. "Everything we do in life is a choice. And when you look at tactics as choose-tos instead of have-tos, you'll notice a big change in your attitude and motivation. Instead of feeling burdened and put-upon, you'll feel empowered. Admit it: saying, 'I choose to attend night classes so I can rise in my field' feels a lot better than saying, 'I have to attend night classes so I won't be stuck in this job forever.'" Be proactive, not reactive. Sure, modern life is hectic, and it's easy to feel like there just aren't enough minutes in the day to get everything done. But the truth is most of us don't make the most of our time because we engage each day reactively instead of proactively. We are driven by input triggers—the phone rings, the email dings, a new task appears, someone knocks on your door, and off you go to solve the problem du jour. When you live reactively, it's difficult, if not impossible, to stay focused on high-value activities. "Even though annualized thinking gives us lots of time in which to procrastinate, we still feel overwhelmed because we use the 'extra' time on things that are low-value," Moran explains. "That's why 12 week planning is so beneficial. With an action-based plan, you don't have to rely on input triggers to initiate your actions; instead, your plan triggers your actions. You can live with clear intention, organizing your life around your priorities and consciously choosing activities that align with your goals and vision. "I'll warn you: Making the reactive-to-proactive switch won't be easy," he adds. "You'll have to become more comfortable with saying no, and you'll have to crack down on procrastination. But in the end, you'll get more of the right things done each day, and ultimately reach your goals faster and with greater impact." Celebrate your 12 week wins. Companies often throw end-of-year parties and receptions to celebrate growth, acknowledge outstanding achievements, bestow awards and bonuses, etc. On a personal level, you may promise yourself a reward if you keep your New Year's resolutions. It's very gratifying to be recognized for achieved goals. And, the promise of celebration—especially when you allow yourself to celebrate at the end of each 12 week period—gives us something to look forward to, motivating us to keep our noses to the grindstone when the going gets tough. "Especially for goal-driven people, it's tempting to always look at what lies ahead and not fully appreciate the ground that has already been covered," notes Moran. "The 12 Week Year presents, at a minimum, four times as many opportunities to recognize and celebrate your progress and accomplishments. It might be a three day weekend or a weeklong vacation; the important thing is that you take time out to reflect, regroup, and reenergize." One more great thing about switching to a 12 Week Year: Because there's a builtin reset every few months, you can switch gears when you realize something isn't going to work. "We all know how demoralizing it is to realize that a year-end goal is just not going to happen," says Moran. "By July, it's already clear that you're not going to be able to sock away as much into your retirement account as you wanted to. Or in September, you have to admit that you're not going to be able to lose the 30 pounds you pegged for your resolution. And because annualized thinking is so ingrained in your worldview, you automatically assume that you'll just have to wait months to try again. "It's not uncommon for individuals and even entire organizations to have mentally given up on their goals before October," he concludes. "With the 12 Week Year, that will never happen again. Every 12 weeks you get a fresh start—a new year! So if you've had a tough 12 Week Year, you can just shake it off, regroup, and start again. If you've had a strong 12 Week Year, you can build on that momentum. Either way, you can more quickly transition into something new instead of spending weeks or months waiting for a chance to start fresh." 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