Goal Setting and Having Resolutions
Goal Setting and Having Resolutions
Written By: Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)
“New Goals, New Me”
"Change is on the horizon; no more old habits."
"This is the year I commit to loving myself more."
These are common phrases we often tell ourselves when setting new goals. Setting goals can signify new beginnings, leaving the past behind and starting afresh. For many, it's like a new canvas to be painted, leaving behind an old painted canvas in the storage room.
Many cultures worldwide believe setting new goals reflects closed chapters, absorbed lessons, and marks the beginning of personal evolution, much like a snake shedding its old skin. Many people establish resolutions as a foundation to achieve their goals, desires, and dreams, serving as a guiding lighthouse toward personal growth and fulfilment when they’re feeling lost.
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Why Set Resolutions?
Reflection & Intention Setting
Introspection: Setting resolutions provides an opportunity for deep reflection. It allows you to review your past year's experiences and lessons, guiding you to set new intentions for personal growth. Resolutions help you assess different aspects of your life and set goals based on the improvements needed.
Motivation & Focus
Purpose and Direction: Setting goals and resolutions fosters a sense of purpose and motivation. During low points, they act as a wise mentor, guiding you back to your chosen path. They offer a sense of direction, keeping you focused on your intended goals.
Self-Discovery & Growth
Embracing Challenges: Resolutions often require stepping out of your comfort zone and embracing new life challenges. They encourage learning, adapting, and evolving through life's journey. Along the way, you may discover hidden talents and gifts.
Commitment & Accountability
Responsibility: Resolutions promote commitment and accountability from the moment they are written down. This sense of commitment amplifies your sense of responsibility towards yourself and promotes self-love, encouraging you to follow through with your aspirations for your highest good.
Strategies to Stay on Track with Resolutions
Set Realistic & Achievable Goals
Small Steps: Start with small, realistic, and achievable goals to ensure you stick with them throughout the year. You can always add more goals as time goes on.
Break Down Goals
Manageable Steps: Break down bigger goals into smaller, manageable tasks. For example, if your resolution is to stay healthy, break it into smaller goals such as exercising thrice a week, attending a hobby class, or dining at home four times a week.
Create Visual Reminders
Constant Motivation: Visual reminders can be powerful tools to keep you motivated. Create a vision board or use sticky notes in places you frequently notice to remind you of your goals.
Have an Accountability Partner
Shared Goals: Share your goals with a partner, family members, friends, or colleagues. This fosters encouragement and helps keep track of mutual goals, making some goals easier to achieve together.
Celebrate Milestones
Reward Yourself: Treat yourself when you achieve milestones. Celebrate small wins to maintain motivation and stay on track at your own pace.
Identify Obstacles
Strategize Solutions: Recognize potential obstacles that may hinder progress. Strategize ways to overcome them and adapt your approach as needed.
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Build a Routine
Integrate Goals: Incorporate your resolutions into daily routines. Make them a habitual part of life without extra effort, and journal your progress weekly.
Adjust When Necessary
Flexibility: Be flexible and adjust your goals as needed. Reflect and adapt resolutions based on current values and interests, ensuring they continue to serve your highest good.
Avoid Overcommitment
Pace Yourself: Start with small, achievable goals to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Add more goals once you’ve ticked off some from your list.
Seek Professional Guidance
Expert Support: Seek professional guidance for resolutions involving mental health, finances, or other specialized areas. Experts can offer personalized support to help you stay on track.
Goal Setting: Therapists can assist in setting clear, realistic goals that align with your personal values and aspirations.
Finding Inner Motivation: A therapist can help you uncover your inner motivations and desires, guiding you to set meaningful resolutions.
Personalized Strategies: Professionals provide customized strategies and techniques tailored to your unique needs and challenges.
Regular Check-ins: Regular sessions with a therapist can help you stay accountable and make adjustments as necessary.
Emotional Support: Professionals offer emotional support and encouragement, helping you navigate setbacks and maintain motivation.
Skill Development: Therapists can teach valuable skills, such as stress management and time management, to enhance your ability to achieve your resolutions.
Conclusion
Each resolution holds growth potential, despite challenges. Unforeseen obstacles are part of life’s journey, leading to transformation. Setting and pursuing resolutions embarks you on a personal journey towards betterment. The path may be rocky, causing pauses and delays, but the spirit of achieving your desired goals matters most.
Remember, the journey and milestones matter more than the result. Be self-compassionate and achieve your goals at your own pace. You are the most important part of this journey.
“ Cheers to new beginnings of laughter, memories, tears, lessons, love, and most importantly self-embracement.”
Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)
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