Achieving New Year Goals
January 6, 2010
Well, here is another new year-2010. Yes, it came along whether we wanted it or not. Some of us don’t really care much about the changing of the year. The calendar with its pages is an ornament that needs to be kept on the desk or hung on the wall. Its pages need changing just like any other product needs maintenance.
Sounds depressing doesn’t it?
After the New Year’s party and the hype, dawns the realization of a new beginning. Many people are afraid of new beginnings. They are uncertain of their future, their dealings with people, monetary standing for the whole year and their family’s welfare. While there are others who can’t wait to start the New Year because they have a new job, marry the girl of their dreams, shift to a new country and start a new family.
So where do you fit in? With those who are unsure or those who are raring to go?
No matter where you fit in or don’t fit in, you have to focus on the life that has been given to you. Value your health, be grateful to your family, be thankful to the blessings from your elders and never forget the power behind the grace of God.
Setting Goals:
1) Goals don’t have to be amazingly different that your friends should be in awe when they hear about it. Whether you plan your goal to lose five pounds or stay clear of sodas this year, make sure you stick to it.
2) Maintain a diary to keep a track of your thoughts. Always write down the reason behind your goals. This only makes you stronger and keeps the motivation levels high.
3) Avoid discussing your goals with anyone. Sometimes, friends and colleagues can be jealous to hear about your ambitions. They can hamper your progress or your drive to achieve. Negative comments from them can make your waiver from your goals.
4) Make your goals realistic.
5) Focus on the goals and see how best you can achieve it.
6) Give yourself a time frame to achieve the goal. If you don’t take a tough stand, you will think, “It’s just January, I have the whole year ahead. I will make it happen later.”
7) Multiple goals should be listed so that if one goal is taking time to complete then you shouldn’t lose hope and give up on your other dreams. If you have more than one goal to achieve like getting a promotion, quit smoking, getting leaner or finding a life partner then achieving one of them within few months can really boost your self-esteem. You will feel more inclined to achieve the rest of your objectives.
8) Let no one come in the way of your goals.
9) No emotional blackmail or commitments should make you deter from your path. Make sure you do everything possible to make your own life secure and happy.
10) Don’t count on people no matter how close they are to you. In the end, always remember each man for himself or herself.
The New Year is here for a reason. Take every opportunity to make sure you are able to keep yourself happy, safe, secure and stress free.
©Nayna Chakrabarty, 2007-2010. All Rights Reserved.
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