In a few days a year will go by. Time to sit back and think of the accomplishments, cherish the fond memories and bury the sorrowful moments. Time for new year resolutions (don't mention last year's resolutions)!!
A student at the end of the year has a progress report to be validated by his/her parents. An employee has a employee review meeting at the office. For both categories above, hard work yields rewards and praise. Professionally and personally this has been a terrific for me and I've achieved most of my goals but I want to take a dig in a different perspective.
Well... I was thinking what about some of my accomplishments or philanthropic activities that do not get rewarded but yield self-satisfaction. There are a million ways but do I have at least a few of those traits?
Going green : I could have been more environmental friendly by going greener, recycling, paper-less office , paper-less billing or using a digital reader to display the tech-suaveness to name a few. Did I go green?
Honesty : How many times have I lied professionally and personally through this year? Will telling the truth always help somebody? But I was taught to be honest always and I followed it more strictly as a kid. How about now questions my conscience. Truth or dare?
Helping a stranger: Helping an acquaintance is common but how about going a little further and helping at least one stranger a year? How about donating to that charity to which I'm not connected or without even being called? Did I help a stranger?
Self less Time : Enjoy working daily at work and taking vacation at other times!! I'm an online person and visit forums for help. How much time did I devote to answering some of questions on those forums ? Well, did I spend few hours this year for social work or a noble cause?
The list goes on and I do not want to sound pessimistic or fail myself for the factors which are not graded!! Okay! I might have marginally managed to make this year but I'll try for distinction next year. Happy Holidays!!!!!
