Well, I'm not to judge in any circumstance and I'm no pro in achieving goals but speaking from experience, I can never uphold my resolutions for more than a few weeks or better still a couple of months. In light of that, I want 2012 to be different, I want to learn from mistakes. I want to invite you to journey with me as I stick to my resolutions and make them happen.
The following are my resolutions for the year :
- To make the most out of everything, not to take anything less for what its worth , not to take anything for granted. ~ This is something that Ive learnt over the past year through several experiences. I was very affected when I had to switch university campuses , as I was pretty much and very attached to everyone and everything at my campus. I found myself going to a campus where I did not study more often than where I was enrolled into. Make no mistakes, I did learn many things, experienced plenty and met lots of passionate people but in the process I consciously made a choice to leave reality behind and embrace what wasn't mine to take. I did suffer the consequences, worsening grades, strained relationships, unnecessary expenses but you learn from your failures and this is one of the best lessons that I got in 2011. I really want to thank my bros and sistas from CF and the awesome peeps form AIESEC for standing by me throughout this time. Therefore my number ONE priority in 2012 is to never take anything for granted even if it lasts for a second.
- Loose the extras, Kill the fat ~ Health is wealth! Nothing matters more than having a well replenished, balanced, healthy body. In 2010 right after SPM, I made a commitment to go to the gym. Clocked in all those extra hours doing cardio and strength based exercises just to loose those extra pounds. That momentum went on for about 5 months till I had to enrolled into college. Still I thought, I can make time for this and resorted to visit the gym at a reduced frequency each week. Week after week passed, assignments, tests, exams, quizzes started to take its toll on me and couple it with the approximately 3 hours of driving I did each day to and fro from home and that was the end to my gym routine. I was still paying for it, YES Fitness First was getting a free cheque each month for its renovations and this went on for 9 - 10 months after which I finally terminated my membership. This year my prayer is that in whatever I do I have the will power to stick through it no matter what and hopefully ill be able to shed those extra pounds.
Email me your stories and hopefully Ill be able to share it here.
Signing off
Lovely sharing, Daniel! One tip about making goals and resolutions: you need to make them concrete. It's great that you posted them here so we can hold you accountable for it, but its more important that you quantify it.
ReplyDeleteFor example, in keeping fit, you have to type it out, say it, "Lose x kg of weight." That way, you have something to reach for. And you can keep progress, which is another important part of goals.
For not taking things for granted, break it down: say, "I will at least one person a day that I am thankful for something that they did for me" or "I will compliment someone who looks good today and not just think it in my head". That way, it feels more tangible, because saying 'I won't take things for granted' lets you off with too many loopholes.
Good luck! <3
- Kavi.