A New You for the New Year
The New Year is upon us and while it’s important to take stock of where we are and make new plans and goals, it’s also important to look back and see what we have accomplished. Once we can see the big picture, it’s a lot easier to think of the smaller steps necessary to accomplish the goals we set for ourselves and figure out exactly what we can do differently this time. Let’s step out of our old routines, create new and better habits in our personal and public lives and recreate ourselves as new people, a new family and a new community for the New Year!
Before you jump into writing any resolutions, think back: were you able to achieve the goals you set almost a year ago? By reviewing your accomplishments and setbacks, you can give yourself the tools and insights you need to stand a better chance of making next year’s goals and dreams a reality. Once you know the big picture, it’s a lot easier to think of the smaller steps necessary to accomplish it. Figure out exactly what you can do differently this time.
Start the Year the Way You Wish to Live It
Whether you wish to focus on family, career, church, or health, choose a focus for each area and write down what you’d like to accomplish. Once you’ve chosen an area to focus on, take whatever negative thought you had about it and turn it around. Dedicate some time to plan out each of your goals. Along with the steps you’ve decided to take to create the life you want to live, choose a timeline with which you can check your progress.
3 Habits You’ll Want to Keep for Life
You may think the good habits are hard to build, but all it really takes is that initial momentum. Here are three powerful habits that, if you make a part of who you are each day, can snowball into a life full of inspiration, love and light.