It's that time of year again.......
Everyone is talking about New Year's resolutions and what to do next year that will "make it all better".
You and I both know that this is usually some sort of half hearted commitment about losing weight, exercising more, saving money, being nicer to people... whatever.
The "experts" are coming out in droves to tell you how to: “make this your best year ever", "finally lose that 10 pounds" or "gain that extra muscle that you've always wanted".
Just like every year, the masses will follow the advice and funnel into the gyms, buy the products and “really TRY to make it work this time.”
Why do we continue to do this each and every year? The fact is, most people will find that this year's resolutions are probably the exact same ones she or he failed to achieve last year.
Perhaps the solution doesn’t lie in the New Year, but rather in this year that is coming to an end.
As one looks forward to an arbitrarily selected time or place, like the New Year, to "Re Solve" some problem, he is actually spending time focusing on failures and short-comings of the previous year. Sugar coating the situation by calling it a “Resolution” just plain won’t make it work. Outcomes usually do follow your focus.
This year, try looking back over the past year to find and appreciate those things that you have been successful with. Invest some time this New Year to reflect on your success and the life you have created.
Ask yourself... "What have I done this year that I am proud of?"
"What great things did I finally accomplish this year?"
"What are the things that I most appreciate about my current life and lifestyle?"
This should get you started toward finding the success that you have created over the last year. Be persistent and take some time to focus on the positive things around you.
If you find it difficult to define a long list of things to appreciate, ask someone close to you. Often the people around you will be able to see things in your life as a success that you take for granted.
The success you have achieved thus far forms a foundation for future success. Understanding the strength of your foundation, you can begin to build over the next year.
You will grow much faster and stronger on this new foundation, and you won't find yourself "Re Solving" the same old problems next year.
New perspective, new appreciation, new objectives for this New Year!
