It's that time year again!! As we put the holiday season behind us and start the New Year, many of us see this time as an opportunity to re-dedicate ourselves to something or even to start fresh.
It's only natural for us to anchor that feeling to the start of the new calendar year. Starting is the most important part to anything so even though you can start at any time, the New Year is great time to do it!
Resolutions
This is the time of year when everyone is talking, or at least thinking about, what their New Year's resolutions are going to be. I like the theory of resolutions but I wish they were stronger.
The definition of a resolution is "a firm decision to do or not do something". Like I said, I like resolutions. I like the part about them being “firm” and I like that you have to make a “decision”. Every great thing that you do or will do in your life will start with a decision.
I want you to take it to the next level though and here's how...
I like resolutions but I LOVE commitments! A commitment is defined as "an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action".
Engagement. We want to be engaged in what we're doing, always being mindful and intentional as we do it.
Obligation. You should feel bound to do this thing.
And lastly "restricts freedom of action". Once you commit to do that thing you lose your "freedom" to not do it. You will have already decided, so there will be no decision to make later.
I challenge you to make one New Year's commitment. Just one!
Commit to doing one new thing. Take a few minutes to think about it but if you need help here are a few suggestions:
This is where it gets fun.....Not only will you have a new habit but you will also be teaching your mind and body the habit of forming habits!
Here a few suggestions to follow once you've decided what your new commitment will be:
I hope this helps you make the changes you want in your life and GROW towards your maximum potential in 2016. Happy New Year!!
It's only natural for us to anchor that feeling to the start of the new calendar year. Starting is the most important part to anything so even though you can start at any time, the New Year is great time to do it!
Resolutions
This is the time of year when everyone is talking, or at least thinking about, what their New Year's resolutions are going to be. I like the theory of resolutions but I wish they were stronger.
The definition of a resolution is "a firm decision to do or not do something". Like I said, I like resolutions. I like the part about them being “firm” and I like that you have to make a “decision”. Every great thing that you do or will do in your life will start with a decision.
I want you to take it to the next level though and here's how...
I like resolutions but I LOVE commitments! A commitment is defined as "an engagement or obligation that restricts freedom of action".
Engagement. We want to be engaged in what we're doing, always being mindful and intentional as we do it.
Obligation. You should feel bound to do this thing.
And lastly "restricts freedom of action". Once you commit to do that thing you lose your "freedom" to not do it. You will have already decided, so there will be no decision to make later.
I challenge you to make one New Year's commitment. Just one!
Commit to doing one new thing. Take a few minutes to think about it but if you need help here are a few suggestions:
- Read for 30 minutes every day.
- Meditate every day.
- Write down three things that you are grateful for when you wake up every day.
- Before you go to bed write down or share the 3 most awesome or inspiring things you saw or did that day.
- Start a new exercise or workout program
- Devote 30 minutes a day to working on that personal project you've been wanting to complete.
- Call one family member or close friend a day.
This is where it gets fun.....Not only will you have a new habit but you will also be teaching your mind and body the habit of forming habits!
Here a few suggestions to follow once you've decided what your new commitment will be:
- Write it down! Writing your commitment down will make it more real and will help you keep yourself accountable to it.
- Take a minute to think about what it will look like. How are you going to do this? Where are you going to do it? Do you need to buy equipment or anything else to get it done?
- Schedule it!! This is the most important of the three. We do what we schedule. Don't try to find the time for your commitment each day, MAKE the time for it.
I hope this helps you make the changes you want in your life and GROW towards your maximum potential in 2016. Happy New Year!!
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