A Defrazzled New Year!
"We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are
fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal
we've established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time
off and comfort to our sleep. It makes everything else in life
so wonderful, so worthwhile."
Earl Nightingale
Well, here we are in the middle of December chaos, and already
the New Year looms with its imposing lists of all the things
you're going to get right that you've failed at so far.
Personally, I'm convinced that lists of resolutions do more to
demoralize us than encourage us.
Somehow, though, we really want to look towards a new, fresh
start but without the guilt. Here is a list of 10 ways to make
that happen for you.
1. Begin with gratitude. On January 1 write a list of all the
things you love about yourself and your situation. Work towards
a list of 10 things, and then keep it handy so you can add to it
daily throughout the year.
2. Discover your deepest desires. Make sure you really know what
you want and why. (Check out the "Passion Test" at
www.stayinginlove.com if you need help)
3. Create a dream board. On a sheet of red bristol board put up
pictures of what you want your life to look like, and hang this
in your bathroom, kitchen or office where you will see it often.
4. Choose carefully. Don't attack all your goals all at once.
Ask yourself what is the most important thing to work on right
now? What will bring the greatest benefit? Where are you most
likely to succeed?
5. Make a plan. Space your goals throughout the year. You can
work on a new goal each month, while maintaining the goals
you've already begun. Check out Jim Rohn's one year success plan
at: www.jimrohn.com for some good ideas.
6. Take baby steps. Don't start with huge goals to begin with.
Break your goals into tiny steps so that you see success
quickly. For example - you want to exercise in the morning. On
January 2, set your alarm for