January 6, 2010

New Year, New Plans!

by Natalie Jordan

The New Year is a perfect time to finally transform some of those long time ideas, thoughts, and intentions into plans. Au pairs have one year to do all of the things that they hope to and that time can fly by very quickly.  Unless they are extending, their year could be coming to an end and it would be a shame to not do all the things they dreamed about at the beginning of their year.  At your next monthly meeting hand every au pair a piece of paper and have them write down 3 things that they want to do before their year ends.  Then, have everyone put a date by which they commit to making that happen.  If they feel comfortable, have them share their list with the group.  Some au pairs will realize that there are others in the group who have the same goals as they do and they can team up to achieve them together.  Now is the time to make those plans and to have that weekend trip, visit that museum, or go to that show that they had thought about for so long.  With a little encouragement from you, they will be one step closer to making it happen.   

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