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What’s In a Resolution? Do You Have One?
Every year I hear people talking about their New Year’s Resolutions, and then halfway through the year, I hear them joking about how they didn’t stick to it.
I, for one, never set a New Year’s Resolution because I knew I didn’t have the willpower or the motivation to stick to my pledge. My thought was, if I already know that I’m going to fail, why even bother trying?
Wow, how depressing and backwards does that sound. I think I just realized my problem and that of most humans - the tendency to be negative.
Laying in bed on New Years Day, I started thinking that 2009 should be different. I was reflecting on 2008 and all the goals that had been set at work and at home, and realized that most of the goals that were accomplished were the ones made at work. Why was that?
Maybe, because at work you know there is somebody holding you accountable? You have co-workers and management that want to help you and believe in your development, or you just have a stronger desire to be successful at work; after all that is your livelihood.
If I want to be successful at work, shouldn’t I want to be successful in my personal life?
He states that there are two kinds of people, those who are selfish and those who are parasites. If you are selfish it means you take care of yourself, love yourself, and in return can help people. If you are a parasite it means you are weak, you don’t believe in yourself, and in turn you fulfill your needs by feeding on those that need help. He then went on to explain that selfish should not be something bad. There is nothing wrong with wanting to do things for you!
So, I’m going to be selfish in 2009 and take care of myself. I’m going to pledge to be successful in my personal life. Starting with:
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Dieting and exercising so I can feel healthy and have more energyPampering myself (manicures, pedicures, and all that good stuff)Stopping all the stressing and letting things just happenLearning to say no and not be passiveMaybe even learn a new hobby or a second language
So, what’s in a resolution? It should be something to help better yourself, help with your personal success/development, be realistically obtainable, and include short-term goals with action steps to help achieve your long-term objective.
I’ve already started and so far I’m doing great. Keep your fingers crossed for me.
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Comments
Dina, Every year, until now, I focused my resolutions on business goals> Some years they were pretty difficult and the bar was high, somehow I have hit almost all of them. THis year is different...I have only one real goal or "RESOLUTION"...and that is to get healthier...it should be a goal every year but I have always put work and others first. My career has flourished but at a deep personal and physical price...So this year I am going to loose some weight, eat better, and hopefully feel better...I can't earn a certificate for my wall, a promotion, or more more money by focusing on this.
As you pointed out, being a little selfish is ok, and by being so I hope to live a little longer, feel a little better, and be a little nicer to others too...Maybe more people should join this cause - to get healthier!
Thanks for your insights!!!
M