This is the time of the year when many of us decide to
grab a pen and paper and list all those things that we
know as the New Year’s Resolutions.
It feels like the year ahead is a blank book; we have
hundreds of unwritten pages (days), waiting to be
filled with different goals achieved throughout the year.
Isn’t it nice.
The New Year is laying in front of us full of opportunities
to make things better; to finally get to where we want to
go and to obtain the things we deeply desire.
I think it’s great to have those desires and get the
resolutions written down (and have them handy).
I strongly believe in the power of seeing one’s goals
and aims on a piece of paper. I know, for some people it’s
hard to take this step but let me tell you, I’ve experienced
myself the importance of doing it so, I encourage you do
it too.
But you know what…
What’s more important than putting them all on a piece
of paper is to follow through, systematically.
After you know what you want to achieve, write down
a plan of action and take, one by one, each of the necessary
steps to make those goals a reality.
Yes, I know, there is a possibility that you won’t be
able to make ALL those dreams come true in the time frame
that you expect, but, at least if you give your best, you’ll be
satisfied to know that you really tried and you might realize
that it’s just a mater of time. Life is a journey, anyway.
The key thing to remember, today, when a whole
year is in front of you, is that nothing happens by chance
and that writing down your goals is only the first thing
you need to do if you really, really want to attain them.
Another key thing to considering when planning your
New Year’s resolutions is the importance of adopting
habits, and make those habits part of your life, like
brushing you teeth.
The more you do it, the closer you’ll get to what you
want for yourself - and others.
It’s simple, you see.
And it has worked for me well, each year. I hope it does
for you too.
The main factor is that you are making a little progress
toward your goals every single day.
You don’t need to make huge changes overnight; for
example…
If you want to achieve better health by eating more
fresh fruits and vegetables, add a serving each week,
until you reach a point where you’re eating 6 to 9
servings a day.
If you want to exercise, start by walking around the
block and do it everyday. Then add a block or two
each week and keep adding until you go for at least a 30
minute walk each day.
Then you can add speed, and so on.
If you want to have more balance and fun in your life,
each week schedule an activity where you’ll meet a
friend for coffee or dinner, or where you’ll take a class
or sit down quietly to read a great book, paint or enjoy your
favorite music.
If you have a special project that you’ve been postponing,
break it down into small chunks of tasks and plan the time
to sit down and do what’s needed.
The key is to do it consistently and make a habit out of it.
Last year we talked about numerous ways you can support
your nervous system - and mood naturally.
Revise these ways and think how you can make them part of
your life and start including them today, if you haven’t.
Make 2008 a year, not only of great resolutions but, a year
full of many small steps taken (consistently), and see how little
by little they add up and help you achieve improved health
and greater enjoyment of life.
To a vibrant, happy and action taker you,
Monica
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