Look back to move forward

January is usually the time of the year when we look ahead, make decisions and resolutions for what we want to achieve in the future.

A good place to start, funny as it might seem, is by looking back.


Take a moment to reflect back on previous Januarys:

  • What goals did you set out to achieve and how did it go?
  • What worked best for you?
  • What kept you stuck?
  • What have you achieved, and how?
  • What mistakes did you make along the way, and what did those mistakes taught you?

This exercise of self-reflection is very useful to help you identify patterns, triggers and habits that can either facilitate or hinder achieving your goals.

 

Make this a regular practice, and reflect on your current goals, what you are doing to accomplish
them and what you can do better or differently.

  • Think about enrolling an accountability buddy to keep you honest and grounded. Think of your goals as a journey, and not a “all-or-nothing” situation.

Celebrate every step taken towards the goal, and accept that sometimes a step back today maybecome a leap forward tomorrow.

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