Spending a little time really thinking about what you want and why is every bit as important as taking steps to making it happen. Always set goals that follow smart principle; make sure they are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-framed.
THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING
Once you have formulated your year’s goal be positive and confident about your ability to achieve them. Attitude is a major factor that many do not realize can change. One day you may think a 7 am run is a great idea, but still, you find yourself snoozing until 11 am. Try and get yourself into a positive attitude with achievable goals.
GOAL FRAMING
Many individual unwittingly set themselves up for failure by formulating away from goals rather than towards them. It means instead of focusing on where you want to go, you dwell on what you want to move away from, sending negative messages to the subconscious mind, such as you are bad and unacceptable as you are. Motivating yourself with negatives such as that tightness in your chest when you run up the stairs or yet you are pounding hangover is often sufficient. Take a look at your resolution and re-frame any that are negatively motivated into something more positive.
HAVE PATIENCE
Resolving to do or change something in your life is a big step. Once you have made the decision it is tempting to expect it to happen right away – but be patient. Things do not change overnight, that is why it is important to have a time frame for your goal. These stepping stones give you something more immediate to aim for and it also helps you build confidence and faith in yourself.
KEEP PERSPECTIVE
Be flexible, this isn’t carte blanche to ditch your efforts at the first sign of a challenge, but a reminder that sometimes things do not pan out as you choose. Whatever your New Year resolutions are – keep them in perspective and enjoy the journey of achieving them as much as the destination.
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