I read somewhere recently that only 9% of people actually keep their New Year’s resolutions. Funny enough, that number actually seems a bit high to me.
While a new year brings a blank slate, it also brings a lot of pressure to set and achieve big goals. For that very reason, a few years ago I started setting six-month goals. They just seem a bit more bite-sized and manageable to me. I actually set my first goals in June and by December, I had achieved 4 out of my 6 goals.
Here’s the kicker: Instead of focusing on the goals I didn’t achieve (as we so often do), I chose to celebrate the goals I accomplished.
I focused my energy on the positive…and it made all the difference.
I went on to set another round of six-month goals and those multiplied my achievements from the previous 6 months.
Give it a try and I would love to hear what your goal are for your next 6 months.
I’m cheering you on, sister.
“Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier.”
— Colin Powell
