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How many times have you rolled your eyes when you see the “ New Year new me “ post on social media? Every year around this time people get anxious for the New Year. Everyone begins to post their New Year plans and resolutions. However, we all know that a lot of people say things to fit in with the crowd and most of the time people are full of shit. While it is good to go into the New Year with a positive mindset, it is important to realize that you have to come up with a plan in order to see a change. What do you plan to do to make this year as good as you want it to be?
Figure out a plan and execute.
If you are unable to answer the question, its time to sit down and figure it out. First, figure out what you want. As soon as you figure out what you want you to have to discipline yourself. If you need help with sticking to your New Year resolution Heres an article that discusses. 7 Steps For Making a New Year’s Resolution and Keeping It
Self Reflect.
Now that you know what you want to tackle for the New Year its time to self reflect. Self-reflection is a factor that is often overlooked. Think about the goals you set last year and compare it to your list this year. How many of your goals did you achieve? What did you fail to accomplish? What it is about the previous year that you are unhappy with? How can you improve your year? What parts of your life do you feel you need to improve? If you think you need to work harder. Figure out the areas in your life that need improvement. Do you want to work harder in your career? Do you feel you need to work harder at developing self-love? Perhaps you need to work harder at saving money. These are questions you have to be able to answer to see the results you want.
Recognize your strengths.
Take the time to write down your strengths and utilize your strengths as an advantage to accomplish your goals.
For example, let’s say you are trying to start your clothing line. You know it is going to be hard to get your business off the ground. Take the time to think about the way you can build your platform in a way that works for you. Perhaps you use to be a waiter/waitress, and you are a good writer. Being that you are good with words and have experience in the sales business you can utilize those strengths to help you with your company. For this reason, you know how to talk to different kinds of people, and you know how to catch’s people attention, you can use those strategies to sale your clothes and also create good marketing ideas.
You have to find a way to take what you have and make it work with what you want. Always remember you have some quality to gain whatever you’re seeking to obtain.
The New Year can’t be perfect.
With this in mind, you can have a good year even if everything does not go as planned. Do not be too particular about what is that you want because if you do not get it, then you fail to appreciate what you receive. Keep in mind that you are going to face good and bad moments throughout life no matter how optimistic you are. Unfortanelty that’s just how life works. It is important to realize that you have the power to remain positive.
Do something now.
Stop putting up with bullshit. Make a move now do not wait until the ball drops to cut people off. The people you allow to have in your life can have a significant impact on your success. Become aware of your surroundings. The second that you realize something is not for you or not good for you, then you need to remove it out of your life. Break the habit of waiting for the new year to make changes. Things do not happen overnight so do not rely on the new year to change your life. You have to take charge and put in the work. Do not wait, the sooner, the better.