Ah well, here we are in 2016.
Hello to the new year – and hello to a fresh start.
I love seeing people get all excited/enthusiastic about what they are going to do in the year ahead:
– *New diet
– *New job
– *New partner
– *New life
-*New whatever….
(* can be substituted for ‘better’ or ‘different’).
A new year allows us the excuse to wipe the slate clean and make changes. Now you and I know damn well that we don’t need a new year to start afresh (that’s why it’s an excuse) but somehow January feeeeels like a better time to do it.
But what’s exciting in January, seems to be – well a bit of a bore in February. And we start to get fed up, and often give up.
Why is that?
Well here’s 5 reasons – and my personal faves- for starters:
1. We didn’t commit to our goals. If they’re not written down, we’re not serious.
2. We don’t want to achieve them badly enough. (it has to hurt when you’re not achieving)
3. We don’t reeaaally believe we can achieve them. Too many obstacles.
4. They’re way too small….is it worth the bother?
5. No one is breathing down our neck to achieve them. So we can let ourselves off the hook. Sorted.
Now you can call me a meanie, but I’m not the kind of person you want to be talking to if you don’t want to achieve.
‘Pretenders’ and me just don’t get along.
I can handle you struggling, falling down and wanting to give up…as long as you can handle me breathing down your neck ,forcing you to get back up and pushing you forward.
I’m not for wimps. Sorry.
But if you really want to get somewhere, then you’re gonna love me.
So you have my permission (yeah, I know you don’t need it) to get excited about 2016 – it’s all to play for.
Sit yourself in the driving seat, and go get what you want.
And say hello to a bumpy (good goals are scary) but fantastic ride ahead.
Hello 2016, DON’T EVEN TRY to run away from me – I’m so coming to get you.
Amana
Straight talking and Spotlight Guru.