And wow, what a ride!
When I reflect back over the past year, I have the benefit of 20/20 hindsight. If I had to do it all over again, I would have only accepted writing-related projects and not wasted my time with the other, more general-VA type stuff. I would have spent my advertising dollars more focused to my target market. I’m sure there are other things I would have done differently, but that’s all I can think of right now. That’s fine though, because life is about moving forward.
So, with 2006 around the corner, I have some big plans:
Finish writing my co-authored book about beginning and running a successful VA practice
Begin marketing it, and my first book, Write It Right, The Ground Rules for Self-Editing Like the Pros
Begin writing a novel: That’s something I’ve always wanted to do and I figure now is as good a time as any to start!
Continue to volunteer: With IVAA and helping with “kidwriting” in my son’s kindergarten class.
Continue to learn: Attend some online courses/trainings and any industry conferences
Continue to work with clients that give me projects that interest and challenge me and make the best use of my time.
Maintain a “full” work schedule (25-30 hours/week) while still keeping enough time to spend with my children and husband.
Travel more
Those are my “New Years Resolutions” What are yours?
Lauren