Room to Improve
We all have room to improve, don't we? In fact, we have a whole evening dedicated to reflecting on the past so that we can resolve to do better in the future. A friend of mine recently posed this question to a discussion group: "How many of you actually make New Year's resolutions?" Interestingly, there weren't many. Perhaps we are a bunch of underachievers. More likely, we fear we will not follow through. I mean, one isn't supposed to break promises, right? Even to oneself.
Personally, I try to take stock in my life more than once a year. And if I find something that needs changing, I get started right away. Yes, sometimes I fall short. But the beauty of not waiting till New Year's Eve is that I can start over again as soon as I stumble. This taking stock thing, it's best done once a day, I think.
I don't mean to disrespect those who do make New Year's resolutions. Hey, whatever gets you motivated, right? The important thing is to act on the desire to be better, to move further in the direction you want to go, to grow. Because if you are anything like me, there's always room for improvement!
Personally, I try to take stock in my life more than once a year. And if I find something that needs changing, I get started right away. Yes, sometimes I fall short. But the beauty of not waiting till New Year's Eve is that I can start over again as soon as I stumble. This taking stock thing, it's best done once a day, I think.
I don't mean to disrespect those who do make New Year's resolutions. Hey, whatever gets you motivated, right? The important thing is to act on the desire to be better, to move further in the direction you want to go, to grow. Because if you are anything like me, there's always room for improvement!
Comments
I think it's much better to make goals and to keep reevaluating them as the year progresses. Much less overwhelming that way!