New Year's Resolutions Already Out the Window?
The start of the new year seems like the perfect time to start
anew, to finally handle something that has been bothering us for
quite some time. Yet, despite making all sorts of promises, it's
rare that we actually stick with it and make those changes that
we claim we want.
What is it about saying that we want to make a change and
actually making the change that's different? What gets in our
way? What prevents us from bringing our ideas to fruition? Why
do we bother to say that we will change something when it
usually doesn't happen anyway?
Looking at our lives today, it's no wonder that we can easily
get caught up in distractions that prevent us from making
changes. Every place we turn is filled with something else
attempting to get our attention and focus. So, it's no wonder
that despite our good intentions, something will come along that
will pull us away. How many times do we say, "I need to clean up
my desk. It's such a mess, and I have trouble finding things."
Seems like a good idea at the time, but before we know it, a
year has passed and the desk looks exactly the same as it always
has. How many times do we vow to exercise regularly. Sometimes
it means joining a gym or it could be as simple as bringing a
treadmill into the house. Yet, how many of us actually begin a
regular, consistent routine? And, if we do start a routine, how
many of us actually stick with it?
Sometimes, we bite off more than we can chew. Other times, our
goals require too many changes or too major a change at once.
And yet, other times, the distractions lure us away in another
direction. So how can we can we get focused and on track? How
can we make changes that actually work on a long-term basis? One
of the answers is to hire a personal coach.
A coach is someone who not only helps you create your vision and
set goals but also works with you to devise a step-by-step plan
that fits your individual style that ultimately leads to making
long-lasting, permanent changes. Everyone has a different style,
and needs to be motivated and moved in a different way. Once a
vision and goals are set, the coach will hold you accountable
each week for achieving what you have set out to do. Because
it's broken down into small, tiny steps, it seems so much
simpler and actually seems 'doable.' A coach can point out new
angles and a new perspective so perhaps seeing the same old
thing in a new way can be inspiring and motivating and lead to a
new, better result. A coach can identify where the discrepancies
lie between what you say you want and what you really do want.
Sometimes we think we want something, but it turns out it's not
REALLY what we want