Moving Forward
2022 is one of those years that so much is happening so fast, you barely have time to catch your breath. As the year winds down, it’s natural to begin evaluating and reassessing goals set at the beginning. Was it a year of high achivement or one of just barely getting by? Not to put anyone under pressure but I believe that waiting till January only means you don’t start the year prepared.
First off however, let’s talk about the kind of year we have had. I must say it’s been quite eventful, in many ways a roller coaster of economic upheaval, political activity and some news cycles that has got everyone in their feelings. A few of my friends I have spoken with have mixed feelings, and even though many of them achieved a lot, some other occurences have left them somewhat dissatisfied with the state of things.
Some wanted to do better in business, others wanted to lose weight; a few people wanted to be in a new relationship or out of an old job they hate. Let’s not even go into the many issues concerning our dear country that dampened the year even more. Someone even said to me that the events of this year have helped clarify what matters most to them and that I believe, is a major win, and perhaps the mindset we need to have going into the new year.
Anxiety about the coming year is natural, so is being dissatisfied about not achieving ones goals in the outgoing year. But here’s the good news: anytime is a great time to kick-start change and begin again . Ignore the popular notion that the time to set goals, and resolutions is only at the beginning of a new year. Ignore the temptation to set yourself up for failure, by striking out ambitiously into several new habits all at once and boldly claiming that you will accomplish everything in the next 365 days. As we get ready to close one chapter and begin the next, keep in mind that our perspectives and the meanings we derive from our past can shape our future. Be mindful of the fact that we can always start a new chapter and set new goals. Believe that the next will be your best year, and then make it so.
Love