New Year, New Perspective
by Sally ~ December 29th, 2009. Filed under: creating a life you love, goals, small steps.
An Easier Way to Set Goals
As we enter a new year, in our area, the ground is covered with white, sparkling snow like a blank canvas, fresh and full of possibilities.
How are you starting off the new year? It can be exciting and overwhelming.
As you set goals, are you making a giant to do list that would be intimidating for someone running their own country?
Are you vowing to do better than last year? Or are you feeling bad that you haven’t made new promises yet that you’re afraid you won’t be able to keep?
What if one of your main aspirations this year could be to simply enjoy your life more?
“The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever his is.” – C.S. Lewis
With a slight change of perspective, it is possible. Think about each area of your life such as relationships, finances, career or business, mind, body, spirit, fun and recreation. Try to write down at least one thing that would make it more enjoyable and more satisfying. How could you make it easier?
The best part is it could be something very simple. Here a just a few possibilities.
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What if you devoted an hour or two a week to a dream or goal you’ve wanted to do for a long time but haven’t found a block of time to accomplish it?
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What if you let go of the pressure of having a certain outcome or deadline?
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What if you were trying to cut down on coffee or sodas and you add a glass of water in between each cup?
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What if you got help from a friend on something you’ve been procrastinating and dreading? My sister and I did this with some of our clutter and it was a huge help!
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What if you gave yourself mini rewards to recognize your efforts?
What if you got in the habit of asking yourself how you could make something more satisfying and easier before doing it? You may come up with some great answers and even better a habit of enjoying life more.
How can you make things a little easier this year?
December 30th, 2009 at 3:19 am
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Alena
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December 31st, 2009 at 12:16 pm
Thanks Alena. I appreciate you taking the time to let me know. As you visit, let me know if you have what topics you might find helpful.
Happy New Year!