Only a couple of weeks ago we drank champagne, popped fireworks, and welcomed in the New Year with heartfelt resolutions and fresh goals to accomplish. “This time I really will do it!” we said to each other, but in the back of our minds we knew it was a lie. We silently and secretly gave ourselves permission to quit our goals as soon as they became the least bit difficult or inconvenient. We’re all guilty of allowing ourselves to settle for less than we’re capable of, but what’s worse is that every year we allow our friends to settle as well. It’s finally time to make a change and there’s no time like the present! Maybe this really will be the year.
How many times have we written down our goals only to find them crumpled up on the floor weeks later? This time, memorialize it! Type up your goals and frame them, make them into your desktop background, create a vision board, build a shrine! Do anything it takes to keep your goals in sight and at the front of your mind. Find a way to make a daily reminder of what you want to accomplish. An idea is like a seed. It takes time and energy to grow. Writing down the goal is only the first step. The most important part is making an effort and taking action to turn your idea into a reality.
Figure out what the smallest and most immediate action step is to start your project. Remember, Rome wasn’t built in a day and even the longest journey begins with a single step. Taking action, no matter how insignificant it may seem, can be very rewarding. Eventually it all adds up. Try to take action every day to build towards achieving your dream. Be patient and kind to yourself during the process. It’s not a race! Life is a journey not a destination.
While you’re making progress with your plans don’t forget about your friends. Encourage them to work on their own projects as well. Hold each other accountable, provide support, and always try to help whenever possible. It’s so easy to get distracted, give up, or become negative about yourself. Having a “goal wingman” is the perfect solution. Keep each other on track and celebrate all achievements!
So go forth! Lose those ten pounds! Finish your novels and screenplays! Start up those businesses and nonprofits! Cultivate those ideas that you’ve been holding back on. Now is the time! There has never been a better time and there never will be. The New Year is still fresh with possibilities. What does the world have in store for us? Better yet, what do we have in store for the world?
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