New Year Goal-Setting Routine
Sparks of colour lit up the sky. Big Ben was put back together to see in the new year. And as we sober up after the celebrations, we begin to set our sights towards what the year will bring. What we want out of it. And how to get it.
Inevitably, there's chatter about new year's resolutions. Our desires and ambitions. But deep down, we know the good intentions fizzle out. We've seen it before. We've heard the disappointing stats...
...Research shows that 80% of people give up on their New Year's resolution by the 2nd week of February!
Even though in the back of our mind we're already casting doubt, our dreamy expectations light up our eyes and fill us with possibilities. We're playing along with future plans once again. But because most people fail, therefore, it feels OK to be one of them too. Although, you never know. You might be one of the 20% that succeeds this time around.
Lady luck could be smiling down on you this year... I hope!
Here's the thunderstorm over the parade. Followed by a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow - A cloud filled with ambitions and feelings of desire and expectations will quite likely land you with the gaggle of unresolute. While those that stride the rainbow of success are not blessed by fate, but follow a well-crafted plan.
Secret Plan to Reach Goals
Year after year, famous achievers let us in on the secrets to reaching our goals. They explain the steps to take after the desire has materialised. How to turn into a person that does rather than simply talk. Well, we all know the phrase - All talk and no action.
In fact, that's what you have to do right now... take action. You've no doubt already compiled a list of ambitions for this year. Now write them down. Then ask yourself why... why is that goal important to you? And write it down next to that goal. This will help you get a sense of how important it is to you. Once you have an idea, select just one... your most important goal for this year. This is the goal you're going to continue with past the February cliff edge.
Now, a major reason why resolutions fail is that they are not precise. Your goal must be clearly defined... specific and detailed. What is the result you're expecting? Don't simply write 'lose weight', be specific. How much weight do you want to lose and how long will it take? Write something like 'Lose 5lbs a week'.
Another reason why resolutions fail is that they can become overwhelming. You need to break them down. And be precise. Take weight loss as our example, you can control your food and drink, and exercise, and sleep. So take your time to be specific with each area of action. Then if you do your best with these actions you'll move closer to your goal day after day, week after week.
What's more, keep referring back to your plan. Keep following the routine. Even if you slip. Steady yourself and continue.
Once you've achieved your goal or effortlessly begun striving towards it, then you could begin thinking and be planning your next goal for the year. Soon you'll become a goal scoring superstar.