Happy New Year!! This statement is quickly followed by fireworks, whistles and a late night. Now the first days of the year are already moving fast - how do we make sure this year doesnt fly by without really giving it a shot? Rather than setting a New Years Resolution " why not design your 2009 to be the best year yet? You may be asking how we do that. Well, just follow the 6 easy points below to ensure you start this year with purpose and direction.
1. Actually realise your achievements to date. So many people focus on writing goals, they forget to celebrate all that they have achieved. Go back and list all the things you have accomplished in 2008. Stop and give yourself a chance, write down at least 20 things you achieved. Nothing is too little, it could be a plant you kept alive all year; a friend you made; a promotion in your job; your child thanked you for your help with some homework; you bought a new car; ran that 5km route you had wanted to - make the list, be proud! Once the list is in front of you, make sure you acknowledge yourself and realise what an outstanding year you have had!
2. Well done on your accomplishments! The nest step which will support you in your future successes is to put down on paper the reasons you believe helped you in achieving those goals. Were there obstacles that you managed to overcome, and if so - how did you do it? What was the key point that pushed you over the line? All the lessons learned here will help you in your achievements this year.
3. Now that you have realised that you can achieve whatever you put your mind to, it is a good idea to set out some goals for this year. Write down things that you would like to achieve this year, including one big goal that if you achieve it, it would make 2009 the best year yet! Just list them down, it can be as many as you like. Dont worry about how you are going to achieve these goals; this will come to you later. Once you have let your creative juices flow - go through and prioritise what are important to you. Pick a top 10 to work on.
a. When writing your goals it is very important to realise what are your goals and what are other people. Dont put goals in there that are goals that your parents want you to achieve, or that your partner wants you to achieve. You are the most important person to yourself, so make sure you treat yourself with that respect. You will also find that you will achieve our own goals quicker than goals that are from other people.
4. You now have your own top 10 goals - what you need to write underneath each one is a few sentences describing the goals. When writing this description down, write it in the present moment of you actually achieving the goal " how do you feel, what are you saying to yourself - what are others saying to you? What are you doing exactly?
5. A step NOT to be skipped! Now you need to write WHY! Why is each of these goals important to you? What would it mean if you didnt accomplish it? Get the real reasons " the more honest you are with yourself the better!
6. Finally, prioritise your goals - select a date to succeed by. Pop the list up somewhere prominent so that you see them regularly. It is important to revisit your goals regularly. One thing to keep in mind, now that you have your list - all you need to do is focus on being the person who achieves those goals. Dont worry about the how, as long as you are really projecting yourself as someone who succeeds in achieving their goals - the how will come to you. Fate, God, the universe or whatever you believe in, will actually bring to you the people or things that are needed in order for you to achieve it.
Being the person who achieves your goals is your aim. Walk like someone who has achieved your goal, talk like someone who has achieved your goal... basically Fake it til you make it! As long as you are creating the energy of someone who is a success you will attract what is needed in order for you to succeed! Now have an absolutely successful 2009, you deserve it! Enjoy each moment, and be grateful for the journey. And finally, to keep you thinking about it, I will leave you with a quote from Rhonda Burn: You can turn your life into paradise but the only way you can do it is to make the inside of you a paradise. There is no other way. You are the cause, your life is the effect. - 16004
1. Actually realise your achievements to date. So many people focus on writing goals, they forget to celebrate all that they have achieved. Go back and list all the things you have accomplished in 2008. Stop and give yourself a chance, write down at least 20 things you achieved. Nothing is too little, it could be a plant you kept alive all year; a friend you made; a promotion in your job; your child thanked you for your help with some homework; you bought a new car; ran that 5km route you had wanted to - make the list, be proud! Once the list is in front of you, make sure you acknowledge yourself and realise what an outstanding year you have had!
2. Well done on your accomplishments! The nest step which will support you in your future successes is to put down on paper the reasons you believe helped you in achieving those goals. Were there obstacles that you managed to overcome, and if so - how did you do it? What was the key point that pushed you over the line? All the lessons learned here will help you in your achievements this year.
3. Now that you have realised that you can achieve whatever you put your mind to, it is a good idea to set out some goals for this year. Write down things that you would like to achieve this year, including one big goal that if you achieve it, it would make 2009 the best year yet! Just list them down, it can be as many as you like. Dont worry about how you are going to achieve these goals; this will come to you later. Once you have let your creative juices flow - go through and prioritise what are important to you. Pick a top 10 to work on.
a. When writing your goals it is very important to realise what are your goals and what are other people. Dont put goals in there that are goals that your parents want you to achieve, or that your partner wants you to achieve. You are the most important person to yourself, so make sure you treat yourself with that respect. You will also find that you will achieve our own goals quicker than goals that are from other people.
4. You now have your own top 10 goals - what you need to write underneath each one is a few sentences describing the goals. When writing this description down, write it in the present moment of you actually achieving the goal " how do you feel, what are you saying to yourself - what are others saying to you? What are you doing exactly?
5. A step NOT to be skipped! Now you need to write WHY! Why is each of these goals important to you? What would it mean if you didnt accomplish it? Get the real reasons " the more honest you are with yourself the better!
6. Finally, prioritise your goals - select a date to succeed by. Pop the list up somewhere prominent so that you see them regularly. It is important to revisit your goals regularly. One thing to keep in mind, now that you have your list - all you need to do is focus on being the person who achieves those goals. Dont worry about the how, as long as you are really projecting yourself as someone who succeeds in achieving their goals - the how will come to you. Fate, God, the universe or whatever you believe in, will actually bring to you the people or things that are needed in order for you to achieve it.
Being the person who achieves your goals is your aim. Walk like someone who has achieved your goal, talk like someone who has achieved your goal... basically Fake it til you make it! As long as you are creating the energy of someone who is a success you will attract what is needed in order for you to succeed! Now have an absolutely successful 2009, you deserve it! Enjoy each moment, and be grateful for the journey. And finally, to keep you thinking about it, I will leave you with a quote from Rhonda Burn: You can turn your life into paradise but the only way you can do it is to make the inside of you a paradise. There is no other way. You are the cause, your life is the effect. - 16004
About the Author:
Hayley Weatherburn has her own self-development business (FreeLifestyleBiz.com) that helps people achieve there personal and financial goals. Only working 3-4 days a week, Hayley enjoys the free lifestyle a home based business can bring. If you are ambitious, coachable and trainable and looking for a business visit: www.freelifestylebiz.com
