One of my recent, favorite, end of year traditions is the giant shredder they have in Times Square in the last days of the year. According to the NY Post: “New Yorkers brought their most loathsome memories of 2009 to Times Square yesterday and tossed them into a giant shredder.” There’s something about the idea of shredding all the bad stuff and starting fresh, that appeals to me, much more than making resolutions. So, with that in mind, here’s what I purged mentally and physically, big and small, from last year and the last decade (not one of my favorites).
- Shredded: the chance of loosing my computer data by backing up to a portable hard drive, and an online service (thanks, Ellen).
- My passwords: time for new ones, and a list of them somewhere, in case of emergency.
- Stuff: dropped off a few things to Housing Works that were taking up space mentally & physically. I’ve learned to keep a shopping bag with a running list in my closet, if you just take a few things at a time, it’s much easier.
- My roots: was way overdue to see Peter at Christopher Stanley.
- My other roots: when the final taxes are done, Project Solvers, my former company, and my storage space where all the old records lurk.
- Doubts: whatever has been holding me back from going full speed ahead with It’s All About Aging. Bootstrapping is a wonderful thing, right? A new improved website is on the horizon.
- Personal roadblocks: Gone! Relegated to the last decade…ciao!
- 10 pounds: That means dumping 100 calories a day or upping the aerobic exercise. Easy!
So, what do you want shredded from the past?
Tags: 2010, aging, goals, history, past, purging, shredding, website
Great ideas for “shredding” – I am going to borrow a couple of your ideas!! See you next week!
LOVE the visual of a giant shredder churning away – taking away all the bad stuff and clearing the way for new and exciting possibilities.
I’ve dusted off a favorite quote and posted it on my wall: “Assume good intent” – all too often when you’re working with sibs to help your parents age gracefully, there are differences of opinion and emotions stir up. I’m hitting my pause button and reminding myself to “Assume good intent” before responding and it’s helping
Happy New Year – and thanks for this great blog!
Shred the Doubts! That’s the most important one of all! Thx for a great reminder
Thanks for the reminder and it’s oh so important. Yeah, those boxes and boxes of biz records hidden in the archives that need shredding, and the ones staring me in the face everyday that got to be moved there. . I’m gonna attack them box by box — it’s easier to tackle that way. The clearing this does according to Feng Shui is dramatic; so it’s a fantastic action to take to make your new year intentions happen!