Year after year we go through the same routine of closing out one year and bringing in a New Year. We wipe the slate clean and start the New Year with a fresh outlook. Why is it that it takes a new year to often clear out plates and start fresh? I am speaking for myself too…. I feel like the new year is approaching and it is a great time and opportunity to start new goals but why does it take a new year? In my mind it is like closing a chapter and opening a new one. We are able to close the last chapter and open a fresh new one bringing us exciting ventures, goals, and a new beginning in anyway we choose. We say that this is the year that we are going to create certain changes in our life. Psychologically, the idea of a new beginning gives us a sense of optimism and hope. That’s a great way to approach 2010 and the start of a New Year, with hope and belief that things can and WILL change!!
Even though we go through this routine throughout the current year, more often than not we have a hard time following through with the actions and behaviors for a long enough period to produce the results we want. Is it because our goals are unrealistic or is it because we are unable to stay committed mentally? Our initial enthusiasm gets worn down by the routines and patterns that we have established in our life. As the year progresses we have in fact reinforced the notion that it’s okay not to follow through. People tend to give up. Just like if someone falls off their eating plan for a day, they feel like they have failed and give up all together, rather than starting a new day, the following day, and getting right back on. This is what we have to do with the decisions we decide to make for our new year! We all get excited to start something new and have that enthusiasm to get us going, just like when we embark upon a new Fitness Journey, but we have to keep that fire within us. It takes drive, determination, patience, persistence, consistency, motivation, support (WE ARE ALL HERE!!) And the believe that you CAN do it and WILL! Have the confidence to know you can achieve anything you want. It is too easy to grow accustomed to your everyday behaviors and not hold yourself accountable. Believe it or not, most people, think about their goals for the new year and already know they will not follow through but at least it is what everyone else is doing! Let’s not be one of those people!! I want you to consider exactly what you want to achieve, accomplish and what is realistic and what you can truly commit to!!!
The question is, do you really want to create change in your life this coming year? 2009 has been a year of obstacles for so many. I feel that not only do so many want change, but so many need change. We cannot wish or wait for change. We need to look within ourselves, to be the change we want to manifest in our lives.
The only obstacle between you and creating change is yourself. It’s time for you to start believing in yourself and the power you have to change!! It’s time for change, real change. Free yourself of what holds you back. Free yourself from a mindset of waiting, negative expectations and lack of follow through with consistent action. You no longer should live within the limitations of your wishes and what you dream of. Change your way of thinking and focus on what it is 2010 is going to bring YOU! You have the power and the power starts with your initial positive thinking and believe in yourself!! I believe in you!!
