2007 is fast coming to a close. And as 2008 looms closer, different folks have mixed feelings towards the coming new year. Anticipation, relief, dread - these are some of the attitudes people have, depending on what they've gone through this 2007.
And for some, there is a vague hope that 2008 would be better than 2007 -- somehow ... someway. But this passive waiting and hoping that circumstances will be better the next time around, will not really do the trick for you!
While it's true that there are circumstances over which we have no control over, don't make the mistake of underestimating your role in influencing and shaping the outcome of events -- yes, favorable outcomes!
The good news is that for you to do this, you don't need the esoteric knowledge of Harry Potter, the genie of Aladdin, or the special luck of the Irish. Fact is, the tools to make things happen are within your grasp already. It's so simple that it's so easy to overlook.
Ok, what do people normally talk about or do when a year is ending and a new one is starting?
Yup, you're right - RESOLUTIONS!
However, the effectiveness of making resolutions depend on how you approach this.
Do you approach your New Year's resolutions like a kind of a game?
You know, you make a list made up of fantasies, half-baked wishes that you came up with at the spur of the moment, wants you're really not sure you want and have no commitment to, or cute requests you want to show to your friends just for laughs.
Or do you go about your resolutions with a serious determination to see them happen in 2008?
In other words, what do you want and need -- really, Really, REALLY want and need for 2008?
The problem with some is that when asked what they want for 2008, they just shrug their shoulders, smile naively, and come up with a shallow, wishy-washy, and vague answer -- something like, "Uh ... what do I want for 2007 ... well, uh ... let's see ... 2007 wasn't really that bad ... but 2008 could be better. But on the other hand, it would be ... ok if it doesn't ... get better ... I guess ... Hmm ... I wish I could be happier ... a laptop would be nice ... and uh ... oh yeah ... World Peace!"
They really don't know what they want!
People who don't know what they want won't really see much improvement in 2008. I mean, how will you know you've arrived if you don't even know where you're going, right? If you don't aim for something, chances are, you'll get nothing ... or something second-best.
So determine right now what you want.
What do you want to see happen, achieve and accomplish for 2008?
What is it that you're willing to exert effort and sacrifice for in 2008?
If you don't see it completed in 2008, are you willing to pursue that in 2009 until you see it accomplished?
It's so important to clarify to yourself what you're going for in 2008. Give it some thought, and don't just be flippant about this. Be serious in defining your goals and targets for 2008.
Because when you know already what you're aiming for, you can implement positive actions that will bring you closer to your resolutions - your goals and wants!
Cheers!
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