Not-so-quick-question. Who set a New Year’s Resolution?
Normally I don’t, but I did this year. I want to be a better leader. In my opinion, I’m pretty good, but I’m not even close to perfect.
Like me, a lot of people made resolutions for 2012. Resolutions like:
- Lose weight
- Exercise more
- Actually use vacation time
- Spend more time with family
- Read more
- and on and on and on.
The problem is that most people who made resolutions will either break or abandon them within the first few weeks of the new year. Here are my reasons why:
1) Lack of Commitment
Some people want to lose weight, but are unwilling to change their diet. Some people want to exercise for their health, but either don’t want to make the time or are too lazy. Some people want to read more, but get bored when picking up the first book.
A total lack of commitment. I call it empty words. Words without meaning. Pure fluff. Most of the time, it comes from people who want to see a change, but doesn’t want to make the change themselves.
Quick tip: If you want to see something change, then change it. Stop waiting for it to happen. Do something about it.
2) One Slip and What’s the Point
There’s a lie roaming around about resolutions. The lie is that to keep a resolution, then a person must be absolute and unwavering. In other words, no slip-ups. No failures. No weak moments.
That’s dumb. We all have weak moments. Moments of temptations. Moments where sometimes we give in. It happens. Get over it. Sure, we should fight back when those moments present themselves, but if we happen to fail, then we get back up on the horse and try again.
Resolutions aren’t about being perfect. They’re about changing one’s lifestyle. And that comes through perseverance.
So, what is your New Year’s resolution, and how can I help you meet it?
