When New Year’s is approaching, people are quick to set lofty resolutions for all they are hoping to achieve in the coming year. Others may also evaluate the past year and everything they feel they have and haven’t accomplished that they hoped for. While it is important to have goals and to always be working to improve ourselves, doing so in a way that adds to our lives versus sacrificing things we may want and or need can have an adverse reaction to our hope of how things go. We’ve set some pointers on how we feel you can have a successful year while also keeping things tangible and fun.
1. Focus on your mindset
When we change how we think about things, many other things can fall into place. When having an attitude that’s more optimistic and taking the time out to focus on gratitude, we will have a brighter outlook and be more enjoyable to be around.
2. Respect the process
There is nothing wrong with dreaming big. But some people set such ambitious goals, and when they struggle to achieve them, they internalize them and blame themselves. If you have a larger goal you’re hoping to achieve, break it into smaller more achievable steps and celebrate your wins along the way. Are you hoping to lose a substantial amount of weight? Break it into a bi-monthly goal and reward yourself when you achieve it with a piece of clothing or a manicure. Do you have the idea to get more physical activity physically? Try a free demo class at a workout studio locally and acknowledge that you tried it even if you don’t enroll.
3. Hold on to the memories
Resolutions don’t always need to be focused on career, health, or finances. The reality is that when looking back on our lives, these may be things that don’t have as much weight to them as we think they do. Rather, the people we spent time with and the memories we’ve made, do. Make it a point to jot down special moments, take pictures, and create time for connection. These things will have a longer-lasting impact than more material items.
4. Prioritize rest
As mentioned above, goals and resolutions don’t always have to be something that can be measured. Maybe you’ve noticed this year you’ve been a bit more fatigued and/or burnt out. Go into the new year committing yourself to prioritize time for rest, relaxation, and maybe even creating an established bedtime routine. When our sleep and rest are prioritized, we often find that many other things fall into place much easier.
5. Serve others
There is a humility that comes from serving those who may be less fortunate than us that is hard to replicate from any other experience. Find an organization whose cause is near and dear to your heart and find a way to serve in that realm. Donating time or money or even raising awareness for the organization and its mission can help you and your perspective going into the new year.
We hope some of these ideas help you as a new year is on the horizon. Do you have a unique way to form goals when January is coming? Let us know in the comments below. Stay safe and healthy for the remainder of the holiday season!
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