Another year steps aside. A year that I am sure had its share of experiences, learnings
and failings. As the New Year dawns, for every one of us there is no doubt a sense of
anticipation and expectation.
And I believe this feeling of exuberance and positivism is a great time to set things that might have gone awry, or are lying in limbo, in order. Here are a few aspects that might help in getting there!
YOUR TIME: Start with the most basic- are you using your time to its fullest? Are you being prudent in planning your day and following it to some extent? If you are not, then now is a good time to start. List out all that you think you should be completing by the end of the day. Revisit the list at the end of the day.
Only takes a minute, the feeling of achievement lasts much longer! Always be realistic about what you can achieve in a day, your list should be trim and lean. Somewhere on the list, keep aside time for a fun activity or down time, you need to reenergize and feel good! Even if it is listed as just “ nothing”!
YOUR PLANS: We all have goals, we all make plans, few of us see them through in entirety. Some for reasons beyond our control, some out of sheer laziness and some since we ‘retired hurt”.
I think the positivity around the New Year is a good time to make a few broad, long-term plans. Make sure your plans are realistic, or can be achieved given the circumstances that surround your life. Break up your plan in stages, acts as a reality check to see what they will entail at every stage, in greater detail. Ask yourself as you plan, if you really want what you say you want. We will inadvertently not get around to achieving our plans if deep down in our minds were not set on it. If we are only relenting to peer pressure or falling in line with the crowd, chances are we will not see these plans through. Share your plans, atleast the broad contours with a friend, partner, family member as a sounding board and reality check. The second opinion always helps.
Make sure thoughthat you are sharing with a genuine well -wisher and someone whose opinion/ judgment you value.
YOUR SELF: Are you being good to yourself? Sleeping well? Eating healthy? Exercising? Looking and feeling good? If you are not, then you should set that right! Planning your day always help, it ensures you make time for everything that is important. An unplanned day has plenty of time wasted. You must ensure you look good always! It makes you feel better about your self, raises your confidence and people will notice that spring in your step! Exercise! It is good for you. It may not be easy, may not be fun, so try and make it fun. Don’t go to the gym, instead enroll in a fun activity class- spinning, yoga, running outside or even a walk! Do it atleast 4 -5 times a week, for atleast 30 -40 minutes. You will feel better from the inside and the outside.
And most importantly you owe it to yourself! Eat well, eat healthy. Don’t over indulge! A weekly binge, if you do not have any health complications, is fine . But ensure every meal is balanced and gives you energy and does not make you lethargic.
Finally, be cognizant of your strengths and your failings.
Keep a track of your life. Living in the moment doesn’t mean allowing life to pass you by. To drift for a while is fine, to just drift is a waste of ability, expectation ( your own) and your entire being.
So be good to yourself in the New Year, have fun and give yourself enough reason to smile when it ends!
RB
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RB is a guest blogger for myeclatcoach. He has years of wisdom and patience! A communications specialist, he is open to assist. write to him at rb@myeclatcoach.com
And I believe this feeling of exuberance and positivism is a great time to set things that might have gone awry, or are lying in limbo, in order. Here are a few aspects that might help in getting there!
YOUR TIME: Start with the most basic- are you using your time to its fullest? Are you being prudent in planning your day and following it to some extent? If you are not, then now is a good time to start. List out all that you think you should be completing by the end of the day. Revisit the list at the end of the day.
Only takes a minute, the feeling of achievement lasts much longer! Always be realistic about what you can achieve in a day, your list should be trim and lean. Somewhere on the list, keep aside time for a fun activity or down time, you need to reenergize and feel good! Even if it is listed as just “ nothing”!
YOUR PLANS: We all have goals, we all make plans, few of us see them through in entirety. Some for reasons beyond our control, some out of sheer laziness and some since we ‘retired hurt”.
I think the positivity around the New Year is a good time to make a few broad, long-term plans. Make sure your plans are realistic, or can be achieved given the circumstances that surround your life. Break up your plan in stages, acts as a reality check to see what they will entail at every stage, in greater detail. Ask yourself as you plan, if you really want what you say you want. We will inadvertently not get around to achieving our plans if deep down in our minds were not set on it. If we are only relenting to peer pressure or falling in line with the crowd, chances are we will not see these plans through. Share your plans, atleast the broad contours with a friend, partner, family member as a sounding board and reality check. The second opinion always helps.
Make sure thoughthat you are sharing with a genuine well -wisher and someone whose opinion/ judgment you value.
YOUR SELF: Are you being good to yourself? Sleeping well? Eating healthy? Exercising? Looking and feeling good? If you are not, then you should set that right! Planning your day always help, it ensures you make time for everything that is important. An unplanned day has plenty of time wasted. You must ensure you look good always! It makes you feel better about your self, raises your confidence and people will notice that spring in your step! Exercise! It is good for you. It may not be easy, may not be fun, so try and make it fun. Don’t go to the gym, instead enroll in a fun activity class- spinning, yoga, running outside or even a walk! Do it atleast 4 -5 times a week, for atleast 30 -40 minutes. You will feel better from the inside and the outside.
And most importantly you owe it to yourself! Eat well, eat healthy. Don’t over indulge! A weekly binge, if you do not have any health complications, is fine . But ensure every meal is balanced and gives you energy and does not make you lethargic.
Finally, be cognizant of your strengths and your failings.
Keep a track of your life. Living in the moment doesn’t mean allowing life to pass you by. To drift for a while is fine, to just drift is a waste of ability, expectation ( your own) and your entire being.
So be good to yourself in the New Year, have fun and give yourself enough reason to smile when it ends!
RB
---
RB is a guest blogger for myeclatcoach. He has years of wisdom and patience! A communications specialist, he is open to assist. write to him at rb@myeclatcoach.com
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