At last, it is the time of the year again. That magical time when we let go of all the exhaustion and stress that came with the old year, and we are ready to embark on the New Year’s journey.
In Arabic we have a saying that goes like “elly fat mat,” which translates to “Whatever happened is dead,” meaning we should not look back, and instead focus all of our energy and emotions on the bright future lying ahead of us.
Even for those who enjoyed 2011, the idea of a new year is nothing short of a miracle, and a great chance to write down new resolutions and goals to achieve in the next twelve months.
But did you know that of all the people who have set New Years’ Resolutions, fewer than ten percent actually achieve them?
So how do you ensure your success and achieve your goals? Very simple; by following the tips below that proved to be beneficial to me last year.
1) Write down your goals: it’s a fact. Writing down your goals raises your chances of success.
2) Commit to your goals. Promise yourself that you will achieve them.
3) Tell your family and friends about your goals. Talking about them encourages you to achieve your target.
4) Get accountable. Make it a habit once in a while to sit down with your family member or friend and talk about your resolutions.
5) Make a plan to achieve your goal. Some people like to start backwards, by where you would see yourself…back to where you are today.
6) Remind yourself about your goals. Some people like to stick post-it notes on their bathroom mirror or in their car.
7) Believe and visualize. Visualize yourself sitting with your closed ones at the end of the 2012 with all your dreams achieved. How does it feel? Visualize for at least five minutes every day and see how your life will change.
May this year be the year you realize your desires and goals!
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By Manar Al Hinai
