So, how is 2017 so far? Are we keeping our resolutions? Have we even gotten around to them, yet? Maybe, your resolution was to write resolutions? Or are you like me and resolve not to write resolutions?
Whether you write ‘em or not. Hopefully, we are getting our growth plans in order. Consider this your mid-January check-in.
Remember: baby steps! Build off of last year/month/week/yesterday.
Step 1. Start writing something down each morning—start journaling.
Step 2. Consider your values.
Step 3. Write your mission statement.
Step 4. Write 1, 2, 3, … long-term goals (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social, Professional, and/or Financial).
Step 5. Write a daily goal for each of the 5 dimensions of “well-centered fitness” (Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Emotional, Social).
Step 6. Go deeper in your writing—reflect, evaluate, elaborate, etc.
Step 7. Return to steps 2-6.
Hey, this isn’t rocket science. There are no hard and fast rules. Just do what feels a little less than comfortable and keep stretching your comfort-zone.
Make time for each dimension and consider the principle of “opportunity cost”. Day-by-day, rid yourself of things that rob you of your success and replace these with activities that satisfy your pursuit of well-centeredness. Remember, it is a process.
Be your best today; be better tomorrow. Remind yourself that you are becoming better every day. Your journal will reflect this. Let each day be a step in the right direction.
Carpe momento!