The New Year will be here in a couple of days and,
with it, comes a fresh start for all of us. Many people make New Year’s
resolutions but I prefer to set goals instead. To me, a resolution implies a
commitment that, if not met, will lead to disappointment and frustration. How
many people do you know who resolve to lose ten pounds by swim suit season and,
when they don’t, feel as if they’ve failed? What if, instead of a resolution,
they set a goal?
A goal is something we strive to achieve. We can break it down into bits and pieces and, if we aren’t able to completely meet our goal in spite of our best efforts, we still see progress, which increases our self-esteem. So, if that person who wants to lose ten pounds lost five, instead of being down on themselves and possibly giving up, they would recognize and celebrate the weight they had lost.
I write down my goals for the coming year in a small spiral notebook. Throughout the year, I add to the list and, once a goal is reached, I take great pleasure (and satisfaction) in checking it off. I’ve made my first entry for 2021: Finish writing (and publish) the fourth book in my Small Town mystery series.
How about you?
Happy New Year!
