So we’re off,
a new year, new resolutions, new ideas, new energy, new gym membership (just
joking) and new dreams to pursue.
Apart from
the usual gifts that Christmas brings I think the main one is the chance to
evaluate where we are with our lives and return our default setting. One of my
favourite times of the year is just after Boxing Day before the New Year kicks
in. This is a great time for reflection, a time to think about what’s happened
over the year and learn from what’s past.
Looking forward to what the New Year may offer we should remind ourselves
of all the people and things that are important to us, what really makes us
tick and the things that we love in work and our personal life that make
us the people we are.
Of course the
challenge is how to keep this ‘good’ feeling going, not just for the first week
of 2014 but for the whole year. We all know
that during the coming year we will be tested and challenged but if we can just
hold onto that 'Pre-New Year' feeling we might just stand a chance of achieving
everything we want and more.
I know, it’s
easy to say and harder to do but all the good things in life require effort and
commitment. My first job for 2014 was to
strip back my concept wall – a black wall in my studio where in words and
pictures I put up my ideas, to do lists, goals, dreams and wish lists. Although I wouldn't count 2013 as one of my favourite
years, when I cast my eye over everything I’ve taken off my 2013 wall I realise
just how much has been achieved, even chipping away at some of those bigger ambitions and long term goals.
So, this year it's time to edit. 2014 is going to be a good year but to make stuff happen it’s time to give more attention to the important things, be more realistic with time, (however long you
think it will take x 3), set fewer goals and remain focussed so the tasks
can be simplified and the jobs get done. To help me achieve my goals I’ve added a few images and words to my 2014 wall to remind me of that 'Pre-New Year' feeling - I intend to look at it every day!
Whatever your
dreams, goals, ideals are for 2014, hang on to them, create you visual reference
point and remember to stay focussed and just keep going…
Best of luck
for your 2014
Pinned it, it's so good!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the inspiration.... you make good points!
You're too kind Tina. Look forward to meeting up in 2014 :-)
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