Three Things I Know About Starting Off Your New Year Right
New Year’s Day is my favorite holiday because I devote it to reflection on the past year’s goals and focus on what I want to see different in the new year. It’s a feeling of hope for a restart or in some cases, a do-over. This reflection gives me the foundation for establishing my goals for the year and for writing a plan to reach them.
There’s the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions. We are currently on day 10 of the month of January and I’d be willing to guess that many have already reached some disappointment in themselves because they have not been able to keep their resolution(s). What I know is that resolutions are usually affirmations with no clear plan of action.Goals are specific and, in a way, they are an affirmation. Having a goal isn’t enough though. You must know how you are going to reach it, and this must be as detailed as possible. As Zig Ziglar and others have said, a goal that is not written is a wish.
Even written goals if not in your daily sight aren’t likely to be achieved. Create a habit this year of reading over your goals along with the action steps each morning before you get the day started. When you check off the action steps you’ve completed, you’ll be inspired to keep going toward the finish line. What a feeling of accomplishment you’ll start the day with! If you are interested in a digital means for writing goals and staying on track all year, I highly recommend Laurel Studio Planners. They are LIFE CHANGING. https://laurelstudio.co If you want some guidance, schedule a consultation with me at www.lastingbt.com. I love seeing others achieve their goals.
- Sherry
