By Paul J Hindelang<\/a><\/p>\n With the time of New Year’s resolutions upon us, I am choosing the alphabet P’s to guide my resolutions for 2011. It is a bit of fun to search the mind to find where we can improve, why we must, and what we can do about it. Try these:<\/p>\n Power Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n You can certainly enjoy increased power in the New Year. As the saying goes, seize the day – or maybe said – seize the power. The truth be known, you have more power at your disposal than you ever use. Think about that undone project at work, or the sales effort with re-igniting old clients, or just clearing away all the accumulation of unnecessary nonsense in your life. You have the power to act. It will surprise you when you step into the arena and make it happen.<\/p>\n Purpose Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n Why not live life on purpose – your own purpose. Many of us drift through year to year, hardly examining what we should really be about doing. We lack a central purpose. If you should be a great parent at this stage in life, then focus upon it. If you should be seeking a new job to move your career ahead, then focus upon it. If you should be reducing debts, saving for your future, then focus upon it. Get a purpose for 2011. You know what I mean.<\/p>\n Passion Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n Ah, the passionate performance pleases all. Passion is funny. It seems sometimes quite elusive. What is it that can fire us up, get us going, enthused, thrilled, energized. This is the thing we must pursue to live in the world of passion. Passion will always carry the day. Whether it is a new romance, a new hobby, or a new job assignment, it will be enjoyed if and when we can bring our passion to the party.<\/p>\n Partner Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n How long can one go on without other persons in their life? Sure, we read of hermits that pursued their life in solitude, study, prayer, or whatever. But how many do you know, probably none.The truth is simply that we humans need other humans to affirm and support our life choices. Whatever resolutions you pursue in 2011, they will be accelerated if you engage another cohort to be an accountability partner. This one to one engagement helps keep you on track and keep you from giving up too quickly when the going gets rough.<\/p>\n Plan Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n Forever, you have heard experts preach the power of goal planning for the New Year. They are right, you need a plan. And this is where most folks truly fall down big time. It is not the goal, it is the PLAN part. It is tough work to create a plan. It is details, dates, decisions, determination – each of which challenges the mind to the fullest. But, if you fail to engage in this hard work, most of your wishful thinking will be put on the shelf by the end of January.<\/p>\n Performance for 2011 can be yours – remember the 5 P’s and, just do them.<\/p>\n Enjoy your New Year! It can be your best ever.<\/p>\n Paul J Hindelang has provided leadership development services for 28 years through his training and consulting firm, inspiring 1000’s to achieve their personal and business objectives and make business improvements happen.<\/p>\n Paul J has additional ideas on personal leadership results at http:\/\/www.PaulJHindelang.com\/ and at http:\/\/www.selfdevelopmentforyou.com\/leadershipdevelopment<\/p>\n Article Source: [http:\/\/EzineArticles.com\/?Performance-in-2011&id=5629008] Performance in 2011 “Candle Light<\/a>” is a scratch board image I created from a photo I took of the Hanukah candles lit at night.\u00a0 This was my 2010’s holiday card image.<\/p>\n May the light shine in your life through this year.<\/p>\n You can see the other scratch board works at my Scratch Board page<\/a>.<\/p>\n Purchase “White on Black” 2011 calendar at lulu.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Check out Great Gift items at Lisa’s Art & Horses<\/a><\/p>\n Please feel free to contact me with questions on art\/products and\/or comments at lisa@lisasart.com<\/p>\n Please feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family.\u00a0 Just click the”Forward to a Friend”\u00a0 link below.<\/p>\n Art\u00a0 News <\/strong> Exhibit at Pawtucket Arts Festival<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n 558-560 Mineral Spring Ave., Pawtucket, RI<\/p>\n The Equine Art Guild’s News<\/strong><\/p>\n “Le Cadeau du Cheval<\/a>“<\/strong><\/p>\n Several artists in the Equine Art Guild were a part of this unique tribute to the horse. Click on the image above to read all about it and the artists who participated in it’s creation, as well as see where it will be coming to a location near you in the coming year!<\/p>\n Soldier Portraits<\/strong> For more information, contact Darla (darla@darladixon.com<\/a>) or visit SoldierPortraits.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I’m on my path to continue creating and taking my art\u00a0 where the path leads.\u00a0 Even with plans set in my mind, I must be determinated to follow through and be flexible as things unfold. Here’s a good article I found to help along the paths that we choose to follow. 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\nDarla Dixon organized a group of artists who will create no-charge compassionate portraits for the families who have lost a loved one in Operation Iraqi Freedom\/Operation Enduring Freedom. We are looking for artists to join our efforts, and also for non-artists who will help spread the word about this free service and token of our gratitude to families who have sacrificed so much.”<\/p>\n
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