If the previous posts have not inspired you to document your resolutions, then read about the results Pam achieved -
“Speaking of goals for the New Year, have you started to write yours down yet? I will confess, until last year, I did not. Maybe I was afraid of not meeting them? Whatever the reason, last year I got brave, what was I waiting for? I’m in my 40′s now, time to ‘put the big girl panties on’ and go after my dreams. So I wrote down my goals. It was a simple one, simple and scary. Try to get a piece of artwork published. Now I am looking back at what happened this past year and shaking my head. As the year progressed and the first goal was met, I added another, when that was done, another, and so on. Each step was recorded in my personal journal.
I have 4 journals going right now, and this one is my ‘personal, for my eyes only journal’. I decided to share a snippet of my goals and accomplishments pages so you will be motivated to do this for yourself. You don’t even have to start with a big list, I started with one goal and added to it. It is important to write down your accomplishments too. That is what will keep you motivated and inspire you as you realize the fulfillment of your dreams. As the New Year approaches, don’t be afraid, write down your goals, no matter how BIG or small. Document your journey. Be proud of your accomplishments. It’s OK, really!”
From the journal of Pam Carriker
Click on the image to view Pam’s blog – The Bag Lady’s ArtImage copyright of the artist
If one of your resolutions is to do more journaling, then why not join Pam’s online workshop – Visual Journalism 101 starting 12th January 2009 (yet another of her resolutions that has come to fruition!), click on the image below for more details -
4 responses so far ↓
1 Mary // Jan 7, 2009 at 3:08 pm
Pam, I love this page!! I tend to generalize my goals, maybe to afraid to put in writing the specifics, but I need to!!! Maybe THAT needs to be a goal for this year!!!
Can’t wait to begin your class, I know it will be just wonderful!!!
2 Beverly A Sams // Jan 11, 2009 at 7:22 pm
Thanks Pam for sharing this lovely journal with us…it’s a good thing to have a personal one which you can really set goals…going back over them brings such joy~ My sweet sister, Mary got me hooked!!! This class with you Pam is going to be so much fun, and a great learning experience I’m sure!!!
3 marilyn sandau // Jan 13, 2009 at 5:41 pm
Hi, Pam, I love your work and would love to try the Visual Journal workshop; however, the next few months are crazy and I will be out of town for part. I am wondering if you will be offering this workshop again. Thanks.
4 lesley // Jun 22, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Hi Pam, this journal is fantastic. It looks like you have used many layers to produce such an indepth illustration. It must have taken some time to complete……well done!
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