What about that New Year’s resolution? Did you make yours? If you did, how long is your list? My New Year’s resolutions started in middle school and continued for more years than I’d like to count. They included what most people placed on their list, although they varied based on the time of my life:
- avoiding sweets,
- exercising,
- losing weight (especially after having babies),
- meeting new people (I was very shy — notice the past tense), and
- providing additional community service hours…. .
Although my resolutions were made with good intentions and were always meritorious, there was an undeniable common thread — I inevitably broke them. The question was how long did I maintain before I failed?
new year’s resolutions: overcoming failure
With failure came disappointment, frustration, and a sense of loss. My motivation went out the window, after all, I already failed. I stopped making New Year’s resolutions a number of years ago, however, I never threw the baby out with the bath water. My thinking, focus, and approach changed.
new year’s goals
I no longer make New Year’s resolutions, I make New Year’s goals. According to the dictionary, a goal is “the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.” I create goals and strive to achieve them.
It’s okay to get off track, I can always get myself back on without a sense of failure. It’s a healthier, positive outlook that keeps me on track.
My article, On the Road to Healthy Living: Foolproof Your Plan! provides the road map to successfully meet your New Year’s goals. Encouraged by the success of Search Beyond Lies, the first book in the Search & Recovery International (SRI) series, my professional goals for 2023 include:
- releasing the audio version of Search Beyond Lies;
- continuing to grow my law practice;
- continuing the Fact or Fiction Series for Search Beyond Lies as well as other Fact or Fiction articles for guest authors;
- releasing the second in the SRI series, After the Verdict;
- working toward getting the third in the SRI series, Pattern of Deception, ready for my editors; and
- doing the research for the 4th in the SRI series which takes place in Hawaii.
My other goals include remaining physically fit, increasing my physical performance, staying within the low range of my ideal body weight in anticipation of the planning and celebration that goes into the next goal — my son’s wedding!
There is no doubt that 2023 will be a big year! Accordingly, I plan to post at least twice monthly, more with guest authors.
Wishing you all a very happy, healthy, and productive 2023! God bless!
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(C) 2023 Karen VDH Fischer