Picking a Calendar for the New Year

I love selecting a calendar for the new year. I have not decided if I am going to personalize one or just pick something out that strikes my fancy. In the meantime, here are some calendars I really like for 2013.

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Great to see old books being upcycled and used as calender. This one sells for $15 at Pickle Dog Designs.

 

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I love the concept behind the Invisible Calendar. It is designed to encourage creativity. This calendar sells for $15 from SashaPure.

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For all my zombie and Walking Dead fans, this calendar is for you! The Build-a-Zombie calendar sells for $14.99 from Geek Alerts.

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How fun is this puzzle calendar. I think it belongs on my desk at work. I found this one at Paper Source for $12.50.

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This is such a fun calendar. I like the handwritten look.. I found this calendar at MessyBed Studio for $14.00.

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How and Why to Write a Personal Manifesto

Beautiful Artwork created by Mandy Thompson for Goinswriter.com/artist

I have read many manifestos and thought about creating one of my own, but I seem to always put it off. I am not putting it off anymore. This week, I will write my manifesto.

What is a Manifesto?

A manifesto is a public declaration of a person’s intentions, beliefs, motives, and opinions . In it’s simplest form, it is a document a person documents what is important to them. It is a statement of principles and a call to action. The manifesto challenges assumptions and provokes change. It challenges you to commit to what you say you believe in.

A manifesto should not be mistake with a mission statement. It is the mission statements, awesome kick ass, older sister. It is a bold statement that sets the tone for your life, career or your day.

The value of a Manifesto

A manifesto can be a valuable source of inspiration to you. Reading it daily can help you focus on what is important to you before you start your day. I know some people like to share their manifestos publically, but you do not have to do this. It is a declaration for you to use as a guide for future aspirations.

The ideal time to write a manifesto is now. Things do not have to be going wrong in your life for you to sudden write one. You can be very satisfied with the way your life is going and the manifesto then acts as a reminder to keep on keeping on when things get a little tough. Your manifesto keeps you focused and reading it daily will help you no matter what is going on in your life.

Writing Your Manifesto

There is no right or wrong way to write a manifesto. How you choose to do it, is strictly up to you. A good place to start is with a list of topics that are important to you. When I start writing mine, self-care, my children and how I deal with challenging situations will be a part of my manifesto.

After you have a few topics to focus on, write down your intentions, beliefs and motives for each topic. A manifesto gives you the opportunity to put it all out there. Use strong , active words and write in the present tense. This tends to give your manifesto more “oomph” and power.

Finally, write your manifesto down. You can type it up later and make it fancy, but the first time, write it on paper. There is something about actually taking the time to write down something as important as your manifesto. This could end up being one of the most important pieces of writing you do in your life or it could lead to you writing a manifesto for your life.

I am looking forward to this exercise and I hope you join me in creating a manifesto.