Episode 1 New Years resolutions

Quick overview

Why do we need new years resolutions

Practical ways to go about setting up your resolutions

Following through

Why you need New Year's resolutions #1

Why do you need New Year's resolutions if People just end up abandoning them anyway in February?

The answer is simple! It gives us something to work towards.

I used to work for a guy who took this very seriously, he had had pictures of all his material goals as a screen saver on his pc. He would look at it every day and be reminded of what he working towards.

My friends Setting goals will give you direction and purpose

As with everything in life you have to take it day by day. But the most important is to get started!

“Aim for the stars, land on the moon. “

Set up some clear goals for this year even if you haven’t taken the first week in Jan to do so.

Practical planning #2

Set up your goals

Write them down!

Set up SMART goals

Specific - Don’t generalize! If you are lacking in a specific area in your life then address it in your goals

Measurable - Assign metrics, if it is money related slap an amount on it, language learning hours and weight kgs

Attainable - Be realistic with yourself, if you would like to cut down on your sugar intake, don’t go all in and swear off all sugar. I guarantee you that within a few days you will fall back into your old habits.

Relevant - Your goals should align with your long-term plans. Don’t learn Spanish if you never plan on using it in your life! Dependent on what your needs are, maybe do something that will help develop yourself professionally, possibly helping out your career.

Time-based - The beauty of New Year's resolutions is that it comes with an expiry date! You can even split up your goal I am a big guy weighing 120kg, my plan is to be under 100kg at the end of the year. If I lose 2 kgs a month I will meet my target.

The follow through#3: Duration: TBC

To be honest this is my biggest struggle. I always come up with great initiatives but lose motivation along the way.

As I mentioned, write it down!

Put it in a place that is visible to you every day.

A practical way to solve this issue is to find an accountability partner.

Find someone who can keep you accountable for your goals and vice versa

This person should ideally be more successful than you. This does not have to be related to a specific area, but ideally someone who you admire, and look up to. Humans would always seek some form of validation from people that they aspire to be like. As this person to check in with you once a month to help you stay accountable and on track!