It’s a new year, yet I found myself thinking, perhaps like you, that it is now “back to reality”. The commencement of a new year typically finds many of us crafting new ideas, forging new pathways, assessing ourselves and some envisioning new ways of life. Commendable.
However, in order for us to sculpt these new pathways, we should not only bear in mind our current perspective, but I suggest that we remember the past, not retain it, but be mindful of what it is we desire to change. Oftentimes, with the novelty of a fresh start, we become so caught up with our new ideas, that we forget to establish the necessary plans required in order to see our new goals come to fruition.
This year, according to current statistics, more than half of us vow to show more appreciation for loved ones and spend more time with family and friends. Second in line, the popular weight loss/health goals. It is particularly heartening to see that we are becoming more family conscious as opposed to craving the next big raise or the corner office. But, I digress. In order for us to even contemplate new goals and pursuits, we cannot forget what we are trying to change. Here are my four tips on accomplishing new goals this year.
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1. Before you make that first goal, prepare your psyche for possible roadblocks.
2. Keep a written or mental note of the behavior or activity you wish to change.
3. Make your goals short-term.
4. Do not make several, find the two most important ones and work arduously on them.
Why?
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1. Change does not happen easily or immediately. The existing behavior will probably continue until there is enough repetition of the new. Therefore, if for whatever reason you falter, be not afraid, it is but normal.
2. If you keep the old behavior in view, you have something with which to compare and possibly add a greater level of challenge.
3. Short term goals and easier to accomplish and the benefits are usually quicker. Whilst instant gratification may not be the best philosophy, the sooner you attain a goal, the more confident you will become, thus creating a greater desire to take the next step.
4. Focus is perhaps the most important act in accomplishing any goal. Setting multiple goals leaves you little time to give full attention to one or two.
Ponder these few tips when you begin that first act, and feel free to tell me if it works for you. Happy New Year.
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