Forgo the New Year's Resolution for This Year's Celebration
In the spirit of the New Year, many people make resolutions, setting themselves up for a commitment to change starting January 1st. However, one speaker has chosen a different path, opting for goals instead. This approach, they believe, offers a more sustainable and achievable way to bring about positive change.
The speaker, who has been steering the ship of Sery Content Development for several years, has developed goals not just for their personal life but also for their business. For Sery Content Development, the goals include growing big enough to need another employee, even part-time, doubling 2016's revenue, and building an online training course titled What, Why, and How.
On a personal level, the speaker's goals are as diverse as they are ambitious. They aim to read the Bible and pray every day with no exceptions, build the front porch and finish exterior house projects, and embark on adventures like skiing, rock climbing, and backpacking at least once each.
The speaker's dislike for New Year's resolutions stems from their focus on superficial "stuff" that doesn't matter in the long run. Instead, they prefer goals, which are broader, more flexible, and can be set at any time. An example of a goal instead of a resolution is "Read 12 books this year" instead of "Read more".
To make goals achievable and actionable, experts recommend making them SMART. This means setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound objectives. Creating an action plan, finding your "why", avoiding setting too many goals at once, using positive framing, and integrating micro-habits are other strategies that can help turn vague intentions into concrete, trackable actions.
For instance, instead of resolving to "Eat healthier this year", a goal might be "Plan out healthy meals". This goal involves action steps to ensure its achievement, such as researching nutritious recipes, creating a meal plan, and shopping for the necessary ingredients.
By following these steps, the speaker turns their goals into concrete, actionable plans that increase the chance of lasting success. Whether it's personal growth, business expansion, or adventure seeking, the speaker's approach to goals offers a fresh perspective for the New Year.
References:
[1] Duhigg, C. (2012). The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. Random House.
[2] Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Resolution. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved December 31, 2022, from https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/resolution
[4] Loehr, J. O., & Schwartz, T. (2013). The Power of Meaning: Crafting a Life That Matters. Penguin Books.
[5] Duckworth, A. (2016). Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. Scribner.
The speaker, focused on sustainable and achievable goals, has set objectives for both personal life and business, such as growing Sery Content Development big enough to hire an employee, increasing revenue, creating an online training course, and personally undertaking diverse projects like reading the Bible, building a front porch, and going on adventures. By adopting SMART goal-setting strategies and avoiding New Year's resolutions, the speaker's approach to personal growth, business expansion, and adventure seeking provides a fresh perspective for the year ahead.
