Yes, the New Year is right around the corner. Just 17 days and counting! Are you enjoying the holiday season, lots of parties and good times leading up to the New Year? I hope you are. As I mentioned yesterday, I love this time of the year. The good moods, good wishes, holiday cheer. With the season comes busy, busy, busy days. Folks trying to cram as much into the day as they possibly can. I was at a holiday party last evening chatting with some colleagues. The conversation ultimately turned to the New Year and making resolutions - not surprising, since it's one of my favorite topics.
My colleagues echoed something that I hear so often. Naaah, 'not going to make resolutions this year, not enough time'. Earlier this week, chatting with another colleague, she mentioned that she isn't making resolutions this year. Same reason. But she did say that she's trying to make time for herself on a regular basis, even if it's just heading outside to take a nice long walk with the dog. We both laughed because she was still 'multi-tasking', even as she was making time for herself.
Time is one of our most valuable assets. Given its value and scarcity, only 24-hours in a day (most days I wish I had twice my allotment), how we use our time is very important. That's one of the reasons I so strongly believe in the concept of pursuing just one cherished dream each year. Doesn't mean you're not working hard in a lot of other areas of your life (work, family, hobbies, religious activities, school), but each one of us needs to set aside some time each and every day just to pursue something about which we are passionate. Something that we truly enjoy.
For every person, there's a different passion: sports, writing, travel, photography, art, music . . . the list is endless. You probably have a cherished dream. Maybe you want to write a book, learn to play the piano, learn to be a photographer, travel to Europe for the first time, or . . . so many choices and options. So few hours in the day.
If you're thinking about abandoning the whole concept of making a New Year Resolution this year (as so many people do) don't give up just yet. Consider making one resolution. Make one promise to yourself that you will devote 20-30 minutes each day to that dream, that passion. Some days you won't have time time, but you'll make up for it on other days.
So open your mind, consider the possibilities. Dare to dream, then make that all important decision to pursue that dream: One Resolution, One Day At A time For One Year. Become a Resolution Revolutionary like me. Let's go for it in 2007! :)
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