Happy New Year! One of the first questions each new year is “did you make a new year’s resolution?” I firmly believe in periodically reflecting, learning and moving forward with renewed energy. Whether it’s January, summer vacation, a birthday, anniversary, or new school year, let’s use new beginnings to renew and regroup. I prefer the word goal instead of resolution as it creates something to work towards daily. So, what’s your goal?
Wellness Goals
Is wellness and specifically mind and memory wellness included in any of your goals this year? Whatever the goal, it’s important to ask, “am I really going to do this”? Are we resolute: determined, steadfast and undaunted? Making goals is important, but unless we truly commit, new goals will quickly fall like needles off a dry Christmas tree.
So, are you going to (fill in your goal here)?
Life is learning, growing and following our own path, whatever that may be. But staying on an intended path is difficult if we lose focus or are distracted. Taking a detour or road less traveled isn’t necessarily wrong and often can become our true path. So how do we focus on the right path, the right goals for ourselves?
- Reflect
- Ask questions
- Pay attention
- Make an action plan
- Understand when to follow and when to lead
These can be challenging. Sometimes there are questions we’d rather not ask or know the answer. At times it’s easier to zone out than pay attention. Other times, it’s difficult to plan or know when to follow someone else’s ideas and when to step up and lead with our own.
I put my faith in prayer for direction and where this leads me. Others use meditation. Use what works for you. Setting goals and sticking to them requires reflection, asking questions and paying attention to the answers. Then, create a plan that works for you.
Ask yourself, “how can my life be the best it can be”? What’s my goal here? Write down the big picture answers, and take small steps on the path towards the best possible you.
I look forward to making progress on my own goals and encouraging you towards yours this year! For more information on habits and goals check out my Brain Boosters books!