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New Year! New Year's Resolutions!

New year note

Ho! Hum, not for you! Heard it all before BUT before you switch off or delete me, please take the time to consider the following. 

Simply, a New Year's resolution is a promise someone makes for the new year. Regardless of what it is, the resolution is about committing to a goal to improve life in the coming year. There are many reasons why we feel the need for change. Such as, to improve, be more successful, to grow psychologically, emotionally, socially.  Sound familiar?

One approach is to focus on growth rather than change for change-sake, or dwelling on short comings.  Growth is to look for opportunities for improvement without feeling guilt or regret!  It may be building on the areas you are already strong in or challenging yourself to push boundaries and try something new or different. 

And yes, life isn't perfect, sometimes our resolutions don’t come to fruition, but isn't it better to have set goals, dreamed and tried, rather than having never aspired to achieve something. Aim to be the best version of yourself of living the life you want.

It's a New Year- Set your Goals - READ ON to get started!  

Resolutions list

7 Top Tips to help you achieve the end results you want:

  1. Set a SMART goal, (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, with a time limit)
  2. Turn your Resolutions into routines. 
  3. Do this by creating a Plan to capture the steps you will take to make it happen; the what, why and how, and identify ways to keep on track. For example, use the HOW measure. My goal is to walk 45mins every morning before work. How will I do this. By setting the alarm and getting up earlier each morning. HOW to be ready. Have exercise wear prepared.
  4. Break your Goal into manageable bits, chunks that are tangible, to see results.
  5. Start with small steps, focus on small actions. This will help avoid being overwhelmed by the bigger picture. 
  6. Include Accountability. Be accountable to yourself for your actions. 
  7. Celebrate your progress. Acknowledge your milestones, successes along the way.

Do you have Business Goals you want to achieve in 2023? Need help to get started? 

Contact Blackburn Accounting we are ready to help you plan and achieve your aspirations.