I come to you in a new year full of "fresh starts". I do hope your festive period was a pleasant one and you kept the important things in the forefront of your activities. However the year has turned. As it does every year it would seem judging by social media that many people are now drawing up ludicrous new years resolutions which will meet an early demise before February rolls around. Whether this is because the feel they must make a resolution purely by social obligation or they actually want to change i'm unsure? One thing I do know though is do not make a resolution for public reaction/admiration on "facespace" of "mybook"; make the change because you WANT to change. This change should not have to be induced by the passing of time, but the realisation that you can better yourself by pushing yourself on to better ends. What ever it may be, fitness, diet, education, changes in your personal life, do not fall in to the trap of a rapid radical change for the month of January, make the change permanent for the results you want. For if you place too higher demands on yourself you will not achieve your goal. This will lead to a negative, set smaller goals leading to the summit of your desired accomplishment. Only then will you be able to taste the glory of self made success, in my opinion there's nothing better.
It is that time of year when the nights are dark, the weather is dreary and negativity is all around after the festive period. It is this challenge I put to you to make those around you this January realise the month should not be conceded to losing holiday weight, or surviving after the taxing financial month previous. More with a view to push things on to what the individual may have been working hard for in 2012. Don't draw a line under the year past, merely build on it. 2012 has been said by many people to be "the worst ever". A wild claim. With all the events gone by, the jubilee, the Olympics, beginning to pull out of wars abroad. People need to take a moment of self reflection and whilst looking at their achievements, look too at their shortcomings and devise a plan to rectify those in the next 12 months. In visage in 12 months looking back and achieving more than you initially set out for.
The summer too is in sight. Long summer nights, barbeques and garden parties are all in the offing. What do you have planned? A holiday with the lads/girls? A festival ? Now is the time to make it happen. This is a great reward to set your goals for. Working towards a reward gives motivation, but don't fall fowl of focusing too much on the rewards and not concentrating on the job at hand.
As in the last edition the insider has once again scribed a paragraph for this edition. It is in keeping with the productive ethos of this edition.The INSIDER
"Make Promises, Not Resolutions
True to form millions of people around the world will make New Years resolutions to join a gym, give up chocolate, or visit the moon. All of which they will announce to the public on social network sites only to look a fool a week later.
This year instead of giving things up why don’t we take things on whether that be a physical challenge such as the marathon or mental such as passing all your exams. These need not to be elaborate statements made on Jan 1st in the midst of a hangover instead personal promises you keep to yourself that needn’t be judged by others instead remaining inside your head present in your thoughts. Now it’s important to say these promises you make can just as well be made on June the 1st as Jan 1st as these are far more realistic goals and achievements that you wish to succeed in. These goals may be as simple as going for a run which can be achieved in a day or as complex as becoming self employed within the next 10 years. It is vital however that these plans are given a timescale because then they can become real instead of remaining as daydreams.
So this year I urge you to take things on better yourself and don’t give up anything that you enjoy whether that is Weed or Dairy Milk chocolate instead learn to live with these vices in moderation. Resolutions last at best until Aprils, Plans and promises one makes can last a lifetime.
The insider"
A hard hitting but helpful insight there from the insight. You're sure to hear more from him over the coming months. I leave you with just a note to say good luck in your endeavors this year whatever they may be and to keep you on track take heed from this little known ditty from a certain R.Kipling (no, not the confectioner).
Remember remain interesting,
Scott
