September!...did we even have a summer? I don't think so! Aside from the obvious, the biggest thing being learned so far this year is how difficult it is to maintain a focus on New Years Resolutions! This is now month number 9, and personally I find it difficult to remember where I left the list of targets/goals/resolutions let alone what they're about!
So this got me thinking. What can I learn from all this? KEEP THINGS SIMPLE and USE THE ENERGY AT THE TIME. What exactly do I mean by that you ask - well here's what I'm thinking:
The list of 10 or 20 resolutions is fun, ambitious and exciting - but a SIMPLE 1 THING ON THE NEW YEAR RESOLUTION LIST is way better.
The beginning of the year is usually a good intentions time, but the energy or resources might not be...so observe when the energy is good for you and observe its general peaking time. September is normally a good time as people are getting back into a routine after the summer. The energy about is more focused, people start courses around this time, start preparing for school, start new ventures in general. Take advantage of this energy!
You might be on track with your resolutions - if so examine the reason for the success and make a note of it! Did you keep your resolutions small, achievable and realistic?
Either way please note that everything you do is great because there is always something to learn from it! If this year is turning out to be like every other year, then write down how so - 2009 is not going to be another repeat!
So to sum it all up and stop it from meandering wildly, we've got from now until December to either get the resolutions in gear, ditch the list and make a new one or admit the whole thing hasn't worked so far but write down the reasons for it. We've got a chance to review, renew and get energised to kick the remainder of 2008 into gear and end it with a sense of real achievment - SO LETS DO IT!
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