Let’s get cracking
Let’s get cracking!
We have a mutual friend who simply detests the idea of “new year, new me”. She has been around the sun enough times to know that people don’t magically change just because the calendar ticked over (and she is very outspoken about it in a very funny way). If you are anything like me, you probably did not end 2023 off in the exact position you pictured. Or maybe you are apprehensive about something staring you down at the start of 2024.
Chances are, not everything is the way it could be. And that is perfectly fine – we are all a work in progress.
Looking ahead at the beginning of a year is a good thing. We all should have goals and ideals to work towards. But be careful of making pie-in-the-sky, “when I wish upon a star” type New Year’s resolutions. Simply hoping or wishing for something does not guarantee that it will manifest itself magically. A better strategy is to break your goals down into small, bite-sized chunks, day-to-day resolutions.
The person you will be in December 2024 depends largely on:
- The food you eat
- The relationships you invest in
- The books you read
- The chances you take
- The habits you stick to
- The media you consume
- The thoughts you ruminate on
- The environment you are in
- The people you spend time with
- The behaviours you repeat
As James Clear puts it: “Your body adapts to what you eat. Your mind adapts to what you consume. Your soul adapts to what you love. What you feed yourself today is who you become tomorrow.”
We encourage you to aim high this year – may 2024 be the year that you finally hit that goal you’ve been aiming at for so long. But know this: nothing changes if nothing changes. Don’t live the same year as last expecting a different outcome.
Make a small change, then stick with it. Save R50 per week. Move for 15 minutes a day. Eat 10% less at every meal. Reduce your screen time by 30 minutes per day. Whatever you need to focus on, pick your target and get cracking!
If you are not sure how to get cracking or need some guidance in setting your focus for the year, get in touch. You can reach us at info@purposeworks.co.za.
At PurposeWorks we are all about Making You and Your Work Rock. Our focus is on Organisational Health and Design, Employee Centered Culture, Leadership Development and Performance Coaching. For more information on how we can help you create a work environment that rocks, develop a great team, become an inspiring leader or unlock your personal excellence talk to us at info@purposeworks.co.za.
