That time of year again.
It's that time of year again. People filled with hope, and determination, makes decisions, and commit them with pen to paper; listing out their New Year's Resolutions.
The process fills them with a joyful giddiness. This time I will finally - (fill in the blank).
Whether it is weight loss, or quitting smoking, finding Mr. or Mrs. Right, or getting out of a thankless job, the possibilities seem endless, the intentions good, the heart in the right place.
Then a few days, or few weeks later, the list is crumpled up and tossed away, and we, the resolute, are hopeless and defeated, and mumbling something about, "there's always next year."
Don't get me wrong, the thought of the resolution is a decent one, the spirit of intention is valiant, but often it is a decision and not a creation. We decide to do something, logically, unemotionally, strategically.
Decide, plan, strategize, but get your emotions involved, go about creating what you want, don't just mentally do it. Engaging your passions are the only way you will get lasting change.
Want to:
Loose weight? - Create appetizing portion or calorie controlled meals that are yummy as well as visually pleasing.
Get healthy? - Take up a sport or activity that gets you moving and lets you have fun.
Stop smoking? - Vary your routine, find ways to distract yourself with fun and interest.
Save Money? - Learn how to save without feeling deprived.
FInd Mr. or Mrs. Right ? - Join a club or organization, go out, have fun, stop trying so hard to find the perfect soul mate, and one just might sneak up on you!
Get out of a thankless job? - Find ways to start a new career, get training, get experience outside of your field by volunteering, start a company providing a service that you enjoy and can make you money.
Change anything - becoming absorbed in something that you enjoy is the quickest way to get out of your rut. Get out of yourself, and help others. Most of the time we are luckier than we think that we are, and you won't realize that until you stop thinking about all of your problems, and start thinking how grateful you are for all that you have.
Research what you want to accomplish, check it against your logic, (sure, the eat only "whatever" for 30 days and loose weight diet, will help you shed some pounds but what happens when you eat something else? And what are you doing to your body in the process?), and then go for it, mind, body and soul. You need to do it for you, not because you should, or because of some date on the calendar. Decide, get psyched about it, plan it out, see if it make sense, and then go create the life you want.
Good luck!
Happy New Year!
Oh, and in case you're wondering, I resolved not to make any resolutions!
The process fills them with a joyful giddiness. This time I will finally - (fill in the blank).
Whether it is weight loss, or quitting smoking, finding Mr. or Mrs. Right, or getting out of a thankless job, the possibilities seem endless, the intentions good, the heart in the right place.
Then a few days, or few weeks later, the list is crumpled up and tossed away, and we, the resolute, are hopeless and defeated, and mumbling something about, "there's always next year."
Don't get me wrong, the thought of the resolution is a decent one, the spirit of intention is valiant, but often it is a decision and not a creation. We decide to do something, logically, unemotionally, strategically.
Decide, plan, strategize, but get your emotions involved, go about creating what you want, don't just mentally do it. Engaging your passions are the only way you will get lasting change.
Want to:
Loose weight? - Create appetizing portion or calorie controlled meals that are yummy as well as visually pleasing.
Get healthy? - Take up a sport or activity that gets you moving and lets you have fun.
Stop smoking? - Vary your routine, find ways to distract yourself with fun and interest.
Save Money? - Learn how to save without feeling deprived.
FInd Mr. or Mrs. Right ? - Join a club or organization, go out, have fun, stop trying so hard to find the perfect soul mate, and one just might sneak up on you!
Get out of a thankless job? - Find ways to start a new career, get training, get experience outside of your field by volunteering, start a company providing a service that you enjoy and can make you money.
Change anything - becoming absorbed in something that you enjoy is the quickest way to get out of your rut. Get out of yourself, and help others. Most of the time we are luckier than we think that we are, and you won't realize that until you stop thinking about all of your problems, and start thinking how grateful you are for all that you have.
Research what you want to accomplish, check it against your logic, (sure, the eat only "whatever" for 30 days and loose weight diet, will help you shed some pounds but what happens when you eat something else? And what are you doing to your body in the process?), and then go for it, mind, body and soul. You need to do it for you, not because you should, or because of some date on the calendar. Decide, get psyched about it, plan it out, see if it make sense, and then go create the life you want.
Good luck!
Happy New Year!
Oh, and in case you're wondering, I resolved not to make any resolutions!
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