Why promise to change just because the calendar turns? Regardless of the nonsensical rationale, this tends to be a bit of a tradition. Along with local gyms overcrowding for a period of weeks, pastry shops wondering where their reluctant regulars are, and Starbucks lines moving quicker as more people promise to make their own coffee to better hit their financial goals. Too many people set themselves up for failure by picking new years resolutions that are too broad, too difficult to achieve, or do not account for a day of rest. Alternatively, goals can be forgotten for a more immediate want as opposed to working toward the long term. Truth be told, New Years Eve tends to be a favorite among holidays due to the promise of not yet achieved dreams. It also offers an opportunity to look back on the past year and re-evaluate where you had set your priorities. Did you see the success in the areas you had hoped for?
Take a look back at the year behind and think about how you spent your time. Was it well worth it to you and did you follow your passions? All too many people become caught up in the day to day and are not able to follow their passions or achieve the goals set the previous January. As you consider this years resolutions, perhaps it is time to consider goals you would like to achieve. Ask yourself what is the biggest goal you would like to achieve this year personally or professionally. Then ask yourself who or what motivates you the most. Select a mantra to get you through tough times, when you will feel most challenged, to keep your eye on the prize as you work toward achieving that goal. Use these tools to keep you aware of your goals at all times. Hold yourself accountable by breaking down the year into months, and then weeks, with regular check ins. Be your own boss this year and be sure to hit your goals, bringing forward a new sense of achievement to match that new you.
Take a look back at the year behind and think about how you spent your time. Was it well worth it to you and did you follow your passions? All too many people become caught up in the day to day and are not able to follow their passions or achieve the goals set the previous January. As you consider this years resolutions, perhaps it is time to consider goals you would like to achieve. Ask yourself what is the biggest goal you would like to achieve this year personally or professionally. Then ask yourself who or what motivates you the most. Select a mantra to get you through tough times, when you will feel most challenged, to keep your eye on the prize as you work toward achieving that goal. Use these tools to keep you aware of your goals at all times. Hold yourself accountable by breaking down the year into months, and then weeks, with regular check ins. Be your own boss this year and be sure to hit your goals, bringing forward a new sense of achievement to match that new you.
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