Well, it’s finally here, the last day of 2018. Do you know what your New Year’s resolutions are going to be? Yes? No?
Here’s the thing, many resolutions are based on the external version of making yourself better. Things, like lose 20 pounds and give up alcohol, are common. Now, there’s nothing wrong with those goals. However, there are also internal goals that we could be resolving to do.
Internal goals are overlooked often. Things, like learning new skills or connecting better with your higher power, aren’t common in the slightest. These goals matter just as much as saving more money.
Learning new skills is how people grow. It’s how we move to better jobs. Skills are how humans grow as people. It’s not just another thing to do in an already busy day. These skills help us beyond the obvious monetary motivation. Regardless of what category the skill is in, it helps our thought processes expand.
Keeping on track to learn, regardless of what type of skill it is, needs planning. Many people make it through January, but then lose their New Year’s resolutions in February or March. That’s where planning helps. Like businesses, planning a quarter at a time aids with keeping you on track to achieve your goals. Humans do well when there’s something to fall back on, like a plan.
New Year’s resolutions are intentions for actions in the new year. It matters which ones are chosen, and which are discarded. Just as the choice matters, so too does how we carry out our resolutions. In the end, though, they’re your resolutions. This highly personal thing should conform to a social pressure to conform.
What will you commit to learning this upcoming year?