Try Something New

It’s day 9 of my 11-in-2011 challenge and I’ve got some “NEW” news to share…

I love the idea of newness. I love the idea of trying new things, learning new information, experience new things, setting new goals, etc. I love the idea of change…but I don’t always follow through on my ideas.

Can you relate?

How many times have you wanted to try something new, but didn’t for one reason or another?  What stopped you? Was is time? Money? Fear? Laziness? Ability?

Goal #9 = Try Something New

After all, could there be a more appropriate time to try something new?

Here are a few NEW things I’m trying this year…

NEW House:

For years, I’ve been dreaming of the farmhouse I would own “someday”. That dream is now a reality as we purchased our “NEW” farmhouse and moved in a few days before Christmas! We are so excited for all the NEW projects we plan to tackle over the next few months.

NEW Blog:

I had the idea of starting a “farmhouse” blog even before I started Simple Organized Living — and even before we had a farmhouse! However, I never did it. I made all kinds of excuses {not enough time, not a nice enough home, not enough “know-how” etc. etc.} However, on January 1, after learning lots of NEW website skills, I launched our NEW blog FarmhouseLove.com!

NEW Services:

It’s been great watching my organizing business grow faster than I ever thought possible! As it grows, the demand for my services has reached much further than West Michigan — and much further than I can physically drive!

So, last month, I ventured out of my comfort zone and launched an entire line of NEW “virtual” services that will allow me to work with many NEW clients across the United States and beyond!

NEW Opportunities:

As my website continues to grow and expand, I have developed NEW relationships with other websites, blogs, online businesses, etc. And just recently, I signed a contract to become the NEW Site Editor for Life.YourWay.net. This is an amazing opportunity for me, and I’m SO excited!

I hope to try even more NEW things as the year progresses, and to encourage you to try something NEW as well.

Let’s start with your “bucket list” {you do have a bucket list don’t you?}

Do you want to…

• Learn an new language?
• Learn how to make a new variety of pie?
• Learn how to grow and can your own fruits and veggies?
• Learn how to braid your daughter’s hair?
• Learn to play the piano…or any other instrument?
• Start up a business?
• Start your own website or blog?
• Start a non-profit group?
• Start a new out-reach program or ministry at your church?
• Start a new family tradition?
• Join a new committee?
• Apply for a new position at work?
• Look for a new job?
• Venture out of your comfort zone?
• Run a race, marathon, triathlon, etc?
• Travel to a specific location?
• Become a mentor?
• Become a one-car family?
• Become a minimalist?
• Change your diet?
• Live debt-free?
• Plant a vegetable, herb, or flower garden?
• Tackle a home renovation project?

When you decide what you want to try, do a bit of research, find someone you know who’s already done it, ask lots of questions, make time for your new activity, save up some money {if applicable}, and DON’T be afraid to fail!

What NEW thing will you try this year?

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