Resolutions are used for personal development and goal setting and are firm decisions or intentions to do or achieve something specific, usually over the course of a set period, usually written as a New Year’s set of goals. They are often direct resolutions for making positive changes in one’s behavior, habits, or lifestyle. They are typically set at the beginning of a new year, symbolizing a fresh start and a commitment to self-improvement.
This blog is about taking steps to make your hopes, plans, and dreams become a reality. By developing a blueprint and preparing to write New Year Resolutions.
Dream until it becomes reality.
“A dream written down with a date becomes a GOAL. A goal broken down into steps becomes a PLAN. A plan backed by ACTION makes your dreams come true.”
– Greg Reid
My goal for December is to help you make a plan for the New Year, write resolutions, and prepare for 2024. To help you go on a journey of self-improvement, working toward reaching your fullest potential. To help you find your hopes, plans, and dreams.
Why set goals?
- Is there some area of your life that you want to improve? Even in areas where you are on top of your game, there is always room for improvement.
- Do you lack direction, have unhealthy habits, or just lack focus?
- Are you a procrastinator?
- Do you need to manage your stress better?
- Do you need to take more control of your time management?
- Do you want to reach your fullest potential?
- Are there relationships you want to nurture?
I will create blogs that lead you to other resources on each topic. There are many resources to help motivate and educate yourself on doing a better job. For example, I love TED talks, videos, and blogs. Sources could include experts in their fields of self-improvement, setting goals, and achieving those goals. I strongly encourage you to follow the links in the blogs. Saturate yourself with how to dream big and set goals you can achieve. Follow me on this journey.
Once you have your goals set, as we move into January, we will switch gears and cover topics of momentum, persistence, consistency, and intentional living.
What is your dream?
It is time to prepare for the new year 2024 and answer this question. First, let’s look at a major roadblock on your new journey.
I can or I can’t
The difference is:
I can, or I can’t. These two simple statements can make a difference in how you approach each day. Check out this Ted Talk by Charles Parker; What should I do with my life? What is the first statement you go to? I can do this, or I can’t do this.
STOP using, I can’t. Ignore your inner doubt.
Believe in Yourself!
How to achieve your dreams
How to actually achieve your goals, according to Eb Gargano; Productive Blogging. How to actually achieve your goals: The Real Secret to turning your dreams into reality.
Setting Goals
What is your goal? A Goal is a dream with a plan, transform your dreams.
I use many tools to help me gain a big picture of what my next year will look like. What do I want to accomplish? My journals are divided into Mind/Body/Soul, so that I set goals for my entire essence. I use spreadsheets to track my goals, and a daily list to make sure I keep on track – just a little notebook. My Google calendar is my best friend. As I schedule my life, I make a note on the calendar. For example, writing blogs. I have a task noted on my calendar as a prompt. I will not offer 3 steps to success, or 5 ways to reach your dreams, because we all approach life differently; you need to develop your own system. I will only offer guidance to resources, and some of the tools I have found along the way.
I truly believe that we each need to find what works best for us. In the next blog, I will start discussing how to write your resolutions.
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Recommended Reading
Start with the Vision, by Robert R. Shallenberg
11 Secrets Successful People Know about Goal Setting: A Science-Based Guide That Turns Goals into Reality, by Kevin Kruse.
How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen, by David Brooks. This is a great book if you are setting goals for improving relationships in your life.
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