I can think back to when I was in elementary school, and the motto was "Preparing Students for the 21st Century." It was the 1900s, which probably seems like centuries ago to K-12 students. I remember thinking how far off the 21st century was...and then how far off the next decade (2010) would be. And, now finally, we're in the year 2020! It's been 30 years since 1990s, which to some people was just yesterday!
The overwhelming theme is that time progresses quickly. With that being said, we should make the best of the time we have in front of us. Some people, in a new year, set "resolutions" or goals for themselves. Many of these goals surround topics such as weight loss, self-care, healthy eating, more time with family, etc. Research tells us that we're more likely to reach goals for ourselves if we work bit-by-bit, a little at a time. Instead of saying, "I'll lose 30 pounds by May!" think about what actions it will take to lose A POUND. A better goal would be, "I'll add 30 more ounces of water to my daily intake," or, "I'll work out 3x a week." Engaging in those behaviors may, ultimately result in losing 30 pounds!
Whatever goals, intentions, resolutions you've set for yourself for the new year, truly take the time to reflect on the past year - 2019 - and what went well and what were opportunities for growth. Don't beat yourself up if you didn't obtain that goal you set, etc. Instead, think about what minute changes you can add/take away to get yourself there.
Wishing you and yours a VERY Happy New Year!
The overwhelming theme is that time progresses quickly. With that being said, we should make the best of the time we have in front of us. Some people, in a new year, set "resolutions" or goals for themselves. Many of these goals surround topics such as weight loss, self-care, healthy eating, more time with family, etc. Research tells us that we're more likely to reach goals for ourselves if we work bit-by-bit, a little at a time. Instead of saying, "I'll lose 30 pounds by May!" think about what actions it will take to lose A POUND. A better goal would be, "I'll add 30 more ounces of water to my daily intake," or, "I'll work out 3x a week." Engaging in those behaviors may, ultimately result in losing 30 pounds!
Whatever goals, intentions, resolutions you've set for yourself for the new year, truly take the time to reflect on the past year - 2019 - and what went well and what were opportunities for growth. Don't beat yourself up if you didn't obtain that goal you set, etc. Instead, think about what minute changes you can add/take away to get yourself there.
Wishing you and yours a VERY Happy New Year!