Free Yourself from Perfectionalism and Set Realistic Goals for 2014
How did 2013 move so fast? 2013 was such an emotional year; a lot happened. Some which I regret, some which I am grateful for, and mostly things that made me much stronger and wiser than 2012. I think resolutions are necessary since it gives you the push and the drive to be better. Even if it may only last for 2-3 months, being proactive is better than giving up completely. With all the social media and robust friends headlining “I don’t need a new year to have goals!” or “New Year, New Me motto won’t work!” “New Year resolutions are overrated!” If you need the boost of inspiration from a brand new year— that is totally fine. Sometimes a fresh clean plate gives us the courage to change the things we can or at least the wisdom to know the difference.
If you don’t want to be apart of the status quo and really make those resolutions stick, start from within. Self-improvement is weighing the good and bad habits. Reflections are as crucial as resolutions. You must really honestly reflect on how you feel about yourself, what have you improved on, and what do you need to work on.
Life is not race of what you have and what you don’t have. Consider what you do, and be grateful. I cannot stress how thankful I am for my experiences. We aren’t perfect and each of us carry self-doubt. You are in your twenties; mistakes are bound to happen. Open yourself to your true self. Appreciate your good qualities and make list of things you can improve on rather than take away completely.
Here are some characteristics* I would like to improve on in 2014:
- Be more personable to my family, friends, and strangers. Being able to universally have a conversation with anyone while still remaining yourself is very respectable.
- Cool headedness under stress. To maintain focus while working on solutions when everyone else around is circling around puddles of indecision.
- Self-Confidence. I would like to be confident in my career plans, my writing, and my life-decisions. I would like to stop second-guessing myself and trust that my decisions will take me to the right places. And, if it doesn’t I will have the courage to pick myself up again.
- The ability to put away my mobile device. We live in a world that is in constant need of social media and SMS. We always checking if someone liked the new photo of the blue bottle coffee with “sunrise” filter, or did that new guy from X bar responded to your sarcastic joke. Are we that uncomfortable with silence that we must need a electronic device to fuel us with information?
Set realistic goals, now I am not saying change from being a meat-lover to vegan. Take baby steps. Soon resolutions become improvements. Good luck hard workers!
* These are personal development traits I would like to have. I do have physical goals, but that will be shared through other social media.
If you don’t want to be apart of the status quo and really make those resolutions stick, start from within. Self-improvement is weighing the good and bad habits. Reflections are as crucial as resolutions. You must really honestly reflect on how you feel about yourself, what have you improved on, and what do you need to work on.
Life is not race of what you have and what you don’t have. Consider what you do, and be grateful. I cannot stress how thankful I am for my experiences. We aren’t perfect and each of us carry self-doubt. You are in your twenties; mistakes are bound to happen. Open yourself to your true self. Appreciate your good qualities and make list of things you can improve on rather than take away completely.
Here are some characteristics* I would like to improve on in 2014:
- Be more personable to my family, friends, and strangers. Being able to universally have a conversation with anyone while still remaining yourself is very respectable.
- Cool headedness under stress. To maintain focus while working on solutions when everyone else around is circling around puddles of indecision.
- Self-Confidence. I would like to be confident in my career plans, my writing, and my life-decisions. I would like to stop second-guessing myself and trust that my decisions will take me to the right places. And, if it doesn’t I will have the courage to pick myself up again.
- The ability to put away my mobile device. We live in a world that is in constant need of social media and SMS. We always checking if someone liked the new photo of the blue bottle coffee with “sunrise” filter, or did that new guy from X bar responded to your sarcastic joke. Are we that uncomfortable with silence that we must need a electronic device to fuel us with information?
Set realistic goals, now I am not saying change from being a meat-lover to vegan. Take baby steps. Soon resolutions become improvements. Good luck hard workers!
* These are personal development traits I would like to have. I do have physical goals, but that will be shared through other social media.