Happy New year! Today doesn't feel so different from yesterday right? And yet, the first day of a new year brings with it so much excitement. Probably because we feel that a change of date would instantly change our condition or that having a new calendar gives us a fresh slate to write down new plans and start on our goals.
There's the keyword. Start.
What have you been wanting to do last year that was put off because of several reasons? Is it improving yourself? Starting a business? Growing that savings account? Having your dream relationship? Conceiving a baby? Mastering a new recipe? Shifting careers?
Today may not be too different from yesterday but if the excitement of the new year jumpstarts you to work on your goals, go ahead, leverage on that excitement. Use it to move your goals forward. January 1 may just be hype or a temporary flame that will last til your bonuses run out and you once again have to deal with your humble earnings. Still, don't let the excitement pass you by. Perhaps, it's all that you need to pull your goals closer.
Where to start? I invite you to make a commitment list. Something like a New Year's resolution but not quite. New Year's resolutions have acquired a bad reputation in the past years of things that you won't really do. A commitment list is a list of the things that you're giving your full commitment and accountability to accomplish. Start with your top 10, 5 or 3, whatever works. Then find a team to discuss it with. The more accountable you are, the better.
You wouldn't want this to be just another year, right? It's 2013! Claim it to be your best year yet.
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