The upcoming end of the year always makes us rethink and analyze our yearlong actions and achievements. It often occurs that the list of pluses and minuses is far from our ideals and expectations. What should you do if you don’t want the next year to be a failure? It’s good to plan your actions and systematically aim at achieving previously set goals. How can you do that? Make a list of New Year’s resolutions! You probably think that it makes no sense, it won’t work out again … I’ve already tried it multiple times and my enthusiasm faded away as fast as the fireworks in the New Year’s sky … unfortunately, it’s also true. However, you should always remember that he who doesn’t risk never gets to drink champagne. You have nothing to lose, but you can gain a lot! The following tips will help you succeed in anything you desire!

1.Think over your needs and interests.

You often don’t have time to think about matters which are the most important for you. You should always keep in mind that your needs change at different moments of your life. Take a piece of paper and try to note down a few things which are truly important for you. Focus on the aspects which will allow you to develop as a person in the future. You should also think about your interests which will enrich you as an individual. They will enable you to succeed in different fields of your life, which you’ve never been thinking about before.

2.Set yourself realistic goals.

You probably keep thinking how come that your New Year’s resolutions usually don’t come true … where’s the rub? You should always set realistic goals which you can gain slowly in small steps. It will make you feel a valuable person who can achieve everything he/she thirsts for. The possibility of failure will be smaller, because your actions will be rational and well thought over. It will make you feel more self-confident. After some time, you’ll be able to reach even more ambitious targets. Remember, small victories will successfully build your self-esteem and you’ll truly believe in yourself … as people say Rome wasn’t built in one day!

3.Get some extra motivation.

Setting yourself new goals and tasks makes you feel more motivated to take up new actions. Many times lack of motivation gets in the way of your success. Motivation is the key to everything, and it can help you open lots of doors, which seemed to be closed for you. Without ambition you’ve got no energy to start new adventures, you stay passive and you don’t develop both as a person and as a member of your society. Try to find some inner motivation in yourself, which will certainly be longer lasting. It will enable you to reach the next goals set on your New Year’s resolutions list.

4.Analyze your past goals.

If you set yourself the same goals every year, and every year you fail in accomplishing them … maybe they are not as much important for you as you had thought before. Making a new list will allow you to assess your actions and achievements. You’ll also stop focusing on the matters, which don’t really play a vital role in your life, and which certainly keep you far away from gaining really big things. Everyone can make mistakes. However, wins only the one who can correctly analyze his/her failures. Always try to draw the right conclusions from your mistakes.

5.Remember about your resolutions.

Have you got any problems with being systematic? Do you forget about your unreasonable plans quickly? Are you on a short fuse? Or shortly speaking you haven’t got the guts? If your answer is yes … after making a list of your New Year’s resolutions, stick it in a visible place. It will keep reminding you of the work which you still have to do. Checking off your list will help you realize that your work has some sense and it can be completed.

6.Catch up on your backlog.

Making a list of your New Year’s resolutions will help you line out the things which you thought couldn’t be dealt with. A good way to start a new year is to catch up on your backlog, which can sometimes drag on for years. It will enable you to clear your mind, you’ll also gain some extra energy to work on completely new projects.

7.Define your goals precisely.

While setting your New Year’s resolutions you frequently say very general things, such as: I’ll quit smoking, I’ll lose some weight, I’ll get a good job … I could keep enumerating such generalities for ages! It’s enough for a good start. However, after some time, you should define your actions more precisely. It will allow you to achieve previously set goals. I’ll quit smoking, because I’ll focus on my health and saving some extra money; I’ll lose some weight, because I’ll start exercising and eating healthy food; I’ll get a good job, because I’ll finally start looking for it and I’ll take a new course, which will help me to succeed in my search.

8.Plan your actions well.

Another good idea is to schedule your actions and plan them well. Every year is the same long and you don’t have to start ten new things at once. Focusing on too many goals can easily discourage you, and in consequence, you’ll leave them for good. Try to make your action plan clear and well-placed in time. During the year your plan can always be modified, but try to remember about your original goals.

9.Assess your achievements.

Try to make a monthly assessment of your achievements … check out what you’ve managed to gain, and what you need to leave for later. Being aware of the progress you’ve made will boost your confidence. You’ll also know how much work will still have had to be done before the next year starts.

10.Be patient.

Patience is one of the qualities typical for people who reach their goals, and constantly develop themselves. To accomplish some things you need some time. Your impatience won’t speed things up, on the contrary, it can make your goals get away from you.

Even if not all of your New Year’s resolutions work out … never stop dreaming. Start the New Year with passion and hope in your heart. I’ve already made my list! And you? What do you think about it?

See you around!

Yours,

Passion Piece