Let's get focused!

One of my friends shared her goal categories (a.k.a. New Year's Resolutions) with me. I thought they were really good categories so I'm sharing them with you. I also included what my goals are for this year so they might inspire you. Or, maybe you've already done these and can help me achieve them.

I'm tackling two categories for each post. Too much to think about and read in one post.

• Family: 
• Mom & Dad: This is the year, I hope, that we move (or at least convince) my mom to move to Pittsburgh and to sell their house. Once she's convinced she'll tell my dad they're moving. My dad turns 85 at the end of January and mom will turn 89 in June. My mom is legally blind and my dad's hearing, reaction time, walking and depth perception is way off and getting worse -- and he drives. The combination of their age and health concerns, this is a disaster waiting to happen. Mom and dad are both stubborn. This is a difficult sales job for us. Please pray that my sister and I have the wisdom to say what is needed and my mom and dad's minds soften and their ears hear what needs to be said. More phone calls with my sister.
• Sister, brother-in-law, & nieces: To spend more time with them this year. Add at least one more visit/vacation to the year. Most years we see each other in the summer at Hilton Head, SC and in Pittsburgh, PA for Christmas/New Year's. Hopefully we will get together at Easter, a college graduation or another time. It's getting more unlikely we will all be together again because of college, school and work schedules but I'm hopeful we can see at least one of the nieces this year. 
• Husband & sons: Schedule a family vacation this year. Visit Josh in Charleston. Have at least one husband/wife get-away this year (not included in any of the above). Las Vegas would be great, West Coast too, but Italy would be even better (I already did our itinerary and hoping this will be one of my 50th birthday trips).
• Grandparent outlaws: Fly Zack to visit with his grandparents in Texas this year. 

• Professional: Get hired! Find a good job that I really enjoy doing with great people. One that will allow me to afford the lifestyle I desire. And, will give me time to volunteer and have a good personal/professional life balance. Ideally one that is fulfilling and meaningful, but if I can continue to volunteer, I think I'm okay with just being fulfilled and enjoying what I'm doing.

Upcoming categories for us to think about:
Financial, Spiritual, Social, Physical, Mental, Emotional.

Let me know if you have any New Year's resolutions. Do you keep them? How long do they last? What are your tricks to keeping them?