The New Year’s Eve fireworks are over; for many, it’s time to make New Year’s Resolutions. As much as I like resolving to do or not do something, it doesn’t work for me and probably not for you either.
It takes about a week or two to forget New Year’s Resolutions and here’s why.
- New Year’s Resolutions are about what you think you should do, not what you want to do. It’s really all about other people’s expectations of you.
- Most people go big! They set unrealistic goals or resolutions. Take Kickstarter, successful projects usually set achievable goals and when those are met stretcher goals and rewards are offered.
- Unless it really means something to you, you’ll never achieve it. I’m talking about life-changing, shaken to the very core of your being, and how often that happens.
- And finally, if it’s that important why on earth should you wait until New Year!!
An Alternative to New Year’s Resolutions
This year, I would like to propose something for you to give a shot. It may not be a groundbreaking idea, but I genuinely believe it is worth trying. Often, we get caught up in our everyday routines and forget to step outside of our comfort zones. We become stagnant and miss out on opportunities for growth and self-improvement. So, my suggestion for this year is to try something new and different.
Instead of just making a generic New Year’s Resolution that may or may not stick throughout the year, why not take a moment to reflect on all the wonderful things that happened to you in the past year? By distilling those experiences down to one word, you can use that single word as a source of inspiration for your actions and attitudes in other areas of your life. This allows you to focus on the positive aspects of your past and harness them as driving forces for your future endeavours.
Choosing a Word to Inspire
Whether it was a word like “growth” representing personal development or “joy” encapsulating moments of pure happiness, consciously incorporating the essence of that word into your daily life can have a profound impact. It can serve as a constant reminder to pursue similar achievements or emotions and guide you towards a fulfilling and meaningful year ahead. Rather than just setting vague resolutions, this unique approach empowers you to leverage the power of intention and gratitude to shape your future for the better. So take a moment to reflect, find that word that captures the essence of your past year, and let it be the fuel that propels you towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.
For me, 2015 was full of endings and hints of a new beginning. My children are no longer 100% dependent on me, financially or emotionally. They are becoming confident young adults, taking responsibility for themselves and planning their futures. My personal life is becoming less complicated and a lot less stressful. I’m starting to look forward to the future.
So, this year I have chosen a word to influence and inspire my actions. SIMPLIFY
