New Years Resolutions

2009 is fast approaching, and it is that time of year again...New Years Resolutions...Year after year millions of resolutions are made and broken within a few short weeks. Why? 

One of the most important reasons why they are broken is the individual failed to slow down before moving forward. What? I know you are thinking that sounds strange, you always move forward to reach goals. Push harder, work harder to achieve what you want. I believe that is the root of the problem. Without slowing down first do you really know what you are striving for is really what you want. 

Slowing down is the process of reexamining who you are as a person now. Having the ability to define your mission and values  as they relate to various aspects of your life (professional & personal) are the first steps in discovering what your true goals are. Without a mission and values to guide you, your goals can become impotent, empty, and unrewarding. Goals with these characteristic traits become unimportant to the individual, thus the work needed to achieve them is not done. 

How do I slow down?

Slowing down involves an individual creating a time to slow down.  Find a place that you can sit down and reflect without interruption. Pour yourself a glass of water as this can symbolize your intent on connecting to your inner source. Finish by taking 3 deep diaphragmatic breaths – further opening up to source. Breath in through your nose and out through your mouth to the following tempos.

 

            a. Breath-in for a 2 count and out for a 3 count.

            b. Breath-in for a 3 count and out for a 5 count.

            c. Breath-in for a 5 count and out for a 7 count

Once in this relaxed state, just sit there for a few minutes fully connected to source, fully immersed in the moment. If distracted by a passing thought, just notice it and let it go, returning to your relaxed and connected state.

At this time you are in the proper mindset to begin  formating your mission statement. An individual can have various mission statements - personal relationship mission, company mission, health mission, spiritual mission..A good mission statement has goals and deadlines. 

Mission Builder Example - Created By Ralph Simone of Productivity Leadership

Outcome:            To create a mission statement for your health.

 

Rationale:            Having a clear sense of purpose helps you remain focused.  A burning                                     “yes” inside makes it easier to say “no.”

 

Instructions: 

 

1.  List the 3 -5 things that you want most out of your health & fitness.

2.  List  the 3 -5 things that you want to see happen at ______.

3.  List the 3 -5 things that you believe make you special.

4.  List  3 -5 improvements in your health that you can accomplish right now.

 

Take the most important one from each list and circle it.  Now complete the following:

 

I will (take the circled item from List 4),. using my (take the circled item from List 3),

to accomplish (take the circled item from List 2), and in doing so, also achieve

(take the circled item from List 1).

 

            What do you think of this for your mission statement?

 

            How inspiring do you find it?

 

            How will it help you in managing your time and in making decisions?

The above example of building a health mission statement provides a inspiration to the individual far stronger then just saying "I want to lose weight."  The mission is clearly defined, action steps needed now, deep thought on what you want to achieve, and why you possess the ability to reach your mission.

What do you stand for?

Once your mission is built what rules will you play by to achieving the mission? Another question that defines what you stand for is is what are your core values? Values once again can be different in your personal and professional life. To guide you on defining your values I have listed a dozen or so values below. Try to narrow the list down to three, three values that will help you achieve your mission.

Accountability   Achievement   Adaptable   Balance(home work)   Balance(physical, spiritual, mental)

Challenge   Commitment   Competitiveness  Control   Efficiency   Empowerment   Enthusiasm  Family 

Independent   Learning   Passion   Power   Results   Vision   Winning

By choosing these values you have now defined the rules you will follow to accomplishing the mission. For example if you chose challenge, competitiveness, and winning as your three core values as it relates to your health values you probably should be engaging in a competitive atmosphere in order to achieving your health goals. For this individual exercising in your basement might not be your only tool to achieving your mission.   

Summary

I hope you can take the above information and allow it to guide you in helping your New Years Resolution come to life, and not just be something forgotten by the end of January. Remember to slow down first to move forward.

Jay Morgan

Comments

[ralph simone]

Jay,

Good stuff, this process of remembering more of who we are requires us to slow down and listen closely and deeply to our higher self for guidance and direction

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