This year is coming to an end. Have you already made your New Year’s resolutions? I realize that some people no longer meet New Years resolutions. There is nothing wrong with that. You really don’t have to wait until a new year to make changes in your life. You can start at any time once you decide. However, this is the time when many of us reflect on the year. We look at what has worked, what is working, and what may not have worked. Based on that, we usually come up with New Years resolutions. However, some of us set the same goals each year because we have not yet achieved them from each previous year. Some of us set goals and start out strong, then eventually we lose momentum and completely forget about it. Therefore, the objectives have not yet been met. And still, we complain about the same things.
For example, we say we want a better job, we want to lose weight, we want to improve our finances, etc. But every year passes and nothing changes. The truth is, nothing will change until you do. You have to be honest with yourself about why you are not getting the results you want. It may be that you are afraid of success, fear of failure, you let other people influence you, you do not believe in yourself or other things. Regardless, I believe that everyone has the ability to achieve their goals. There is no perfect person. The reality is that if you want to achieve a goal or a dream, YOU have to do the work that is required to achieve it. You can keep doing the same things to get the same results and have the same year as before, or you can choose to make a change for different results. With that said, here are some tips you can consider to help you move into the New Year.
Give yourself permission to fly. Do not be afraid. Many people never take chances because they are so worried about what other people are going to say or think. They are so focused on trying to fit in and / or please other people that they never take a step towards what they want. Allow yourself to go against the norm and the status quo. Give yourself permission to fulfill the desires of your heart and do the things that make you happy, that bring you joy. It is never too late. Your goals and dreams matter. It is time for you to say “Yes” to yourself. Put yourself first. Stop seeking approval from other people and start living for yourself.
Clarify what you want. You have to know what you want for your life. If you have no idea what you want, you will waste time and energy on the wrong things. It’s like wandering aimlessly. Having clarity is essential. When you know what you want, you make it easier because you have focus and then you can dedicate your time and energy to the right area. Clarify your goals and dreams. Write it. Once you are clear about what you want, take action every day to make it a reality for you and be consistent.
Reevaluate your associations. You are who you hang out with. If you are trying to chase your dreams, then you need to align yourself with the people who are chasing your dreams. Many of us have people in our lives who don’t care about our best interests. There are people in your life who can negatively affect you. If you’re surrounded by people who are always gossiping and complaining, for example, you may want to re-evaluate them, as that kind of influence can get in the way. You should always be growing. You should be surrounded by positive and like-minded people. Be aware of the company you keep.
We all deserve to live the life of our dreams. If what you are doing is not working, you have to do something different. Be encouraged. Pedal forward. The choice is up to you. Have a happy new year!