It’s just week 2 after the Christmas break, and as the pace of life for you is probably back to normal, I guess it already seems like ages ago.

Of course the trouble with the speed at which we hit the ground running, is the tendency for people to neglect their own needs. Particularly in light of both work and family pressures.

Even though we consider each new year as a new start, it’s an opportunity that’s often missed.
And yet it’s easy to get the ball rolling. There’s a simple approach to get you started – and it only takes a few minutes. Also it’s important to realise what can seem like the worst time to stop and review, is usually the most appropriate time.

It’s important to reflect on what you’ve done in the last twelve months, and consider where you want to go. Just doing this simple activity for a few minutes can make a difference to your thinking, and therefore your results.

So, just consider these powerful questions…

Firstly, start by thinking about your 2009.

Ask yourself…
What am I proud of in my life from the year of 2009?
What about that made me proud?
What am I most happy about in my life from the year of 2009?
What about that makes me happy?

What did I achieve that is worth celebrating?

And then for 2010…
What specifically do I want to achieve for myself in 2010?
How will I know when I’ve achieved it?
What will my life be like when I’ve achieved what I want?
When I’ve achieved it, how will I celebrate?

And you can add something extra with the questions…
What am I excited about in my life right now? What about that makes me excited? What do I want to create?
These are great questions to get you thinking.

Taking Action.
And finally if you’re feeling less than ideal this week, is it just the ‘January blues’ or is it more realisation that your job (or some other element in your life) is no longer right for you. Perhaps it never was.

So this week, it could be time to STOP…. and ask yourself, is this the year? Is it time to do something about it? Is it time to make key changes in your life?

Of course your life won’t just improve naturally. You have to decide to do something about it.

Because you’re just one tiny step away from starting to move towards your new goals. Why not decide what that step is, and do it today.

Happy New year.

Stephen.
stephen@noosatraining.com