Resolutions Revisited

So here we are, halfway through the first month of the New Year. The time has zoomed by since January first! How are you doing with your goals and resolutions for 2010? Maybe you haven’t taken the time yet to set goals for this year. Or perhaps you set your goals but have been distracted by living your life as you know it rather than focusing on the changes you want to make.

I am definitely in the latter group. I’ve set my goals, but have been doing more thinking and processing than acting. I’ve realized that some goals I can accomplish on my own, while others I will need help with.

When I published my book this past year, I did a lot of the beginning work myself. My manuscript was mostly written; I’d researched various book publishing options and resources. But at some point, I knew the project would not move forward without building a team with expertise beyond what I had. Once I gathered the team, the project moved along quickly. Enlisting the right help was essential to achieving my goal.

Change is difficult for most of us. We have a vision of where we are headed and then have to figure out how we’re going to get there. This can involve many things, such as altering habits, learning new skills, getting help in areas where we are less proficient, and maintaining the energy and focus needed to propel ourselves forward. This process takes time and patience.

So as month one of the New Year is about to end, use these next few weeks to plan, refocus, and figure out what you need to accomplish your 2010 goals. Do not feel disappointed if the first few weeks weren’t all action, action, action. Sometimes we just need time to let the ideas marinate before we are ready to do. If you need more time to think, take it. If you know you need help to accomplish your goals, start reaching out.