Resolutions: A New Year is Upon Us

What do we make of New Year's resolutions?  Do we even bother making them anymore? Many of us still do and several of us set ourselves up with grand plans of losing mega weight, making mega bucks, or some other far reaching goal with little planning or thought of how to go about getting there.  So today let's talk about thinking our goals through and planning for success. Don't make a huge list, start with one or two goals at a time.  

First: Let's start with identifying your expectations for the year and the resolution you are making:
How will your goal benefit you? Identify your goals and address these expectations and define your objectives. Setting a timeline for yourself at the outset is important; now keep this realistic.  However, remain open to setbacks and work them into the process.  If you need help ask for it.

Second: After you know what your goals are and are sure of your timeline you should be feeling confident about yourself, your plan, and feel ready to begin your process.   Resolutions need not start on January 1st, although planning for them can begin soon after. But this is where the majority of your  action and enthusiasm drive your momentum, and desire to get started, so take advantage of the extra enthusiasm.  Again, don't be afraid or frustrated with setbacks, we all experience them from time to time.  Just get back on course as quickly as you can and again if you need help don't be afraid to ask for help.

Third: As you continue to build on your momentum you may find that you need additional support.  Friends will be supportive, but you may feel alone in your accomplishment.  You may want to re-examine your objectives and being flexible and not feeling frustrated or let down by the speed of the process.  Like all skills, your new skills were learned over the course of months, so be flexible and forgiving of yourself as you may slip from time to time, so seek out support where it is available to you.

Once you have followed this more systematic way of meeting your goals you should feel a sense of accomplishment, but if you don't feel fulfilled, re-evaluate your initial goals and expectations, and if you want more support feel free to call me to set up a consultation.

As always, I hope you found this helpful and informative.  Feel free to call for a consultation.

All the Best to you and yours this Holiday Season.

Dr Kevin
www.DrKevinOBrien.com