So, the New Year is upon us, and it is time to start preparing for your plans of self-improvement and wellness. Many people have an idea of what they want to achieve in the New Year – mostly a better version of themselves.
When setting your plans for the New Year it is important to break down your aspirations into smaller objectives and to avoid running out of the gate while trying to make too many changes at once. When you try to make too many changes at one time, you often end up resorting back to your old ways within a matter of weeks. The first week might be great, then by the second week something happens and throws you off track, and you slowly resort to your old habits. Making resolutions is more than just a promise to yourself, it is about changing your mindset and replacing old habits with new habits.
The first thing you will want to do is think about what you want to change and write it down. You can also get a goal planning journal, there are plenty of different ones you can get on the internet, these are full of great ideas and can help you to clarify your thoughts. If you choose not to get the journal, a plain notebook will work just as well.
Questions to ponder:
- What is my goal?
- When do I want to achieve it?
- Why do I want to achieve this goal? What is its significance?
- Who do I need help from?
- Where do I need to go?
- How am I going to break down this goal?
Do these questions for each goal you want to achieve. When you break down your goals into smaller tasks it will help you to know how to approach them. This will help you to create success and will allow you to see progress in your aspirations.
Another thing to consider is not to do all the goals at one time. Stagger them throughout the year. Start with the most achievable or important one first, then work your way through. This allows you to not overdo it by trying to do too many things at one time.
Remember – go slow, don’t be afraid to adjust your goals as you go along, and celebrate even the smallest accomplishments!
Looking for goal-setting worksheets? Join my Facebook group “Bliss + You Coaching” and download my worksheets which will be uploaded to the groups file section in late December 2024.
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