The Holiday season is fully upon us and 2013 is approaching fast. Rather than saunter into the new year lazily with no real plan of attack, why not really some goals for yourself. I’m not talking about a new years resolution. I’m talking about new years resolutions (plural) on steroids! Take a step back, and look at your family, health and wealth. Are you happy with where you are? Did you have any regrets from 2012 that you don’t want to have again next year? What are they? How can you fix this?
Here are four questions to ask yourself in the coming weeks. Answer them seriously. Write down your answers, make lists, spreadsheets. Use Calendars and planners. Set an agenda for yourself! Finish up 2013 searching for room to improve… not regretting how you spent your year.
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1. Am I healthy?
Another year has passed and if your like me you’re probably burned out on work. You should probably be sleeping a little more, eating a little better and exercising a little more. All of these things contribute to our physical AND mental health. Set a plan, start with a walk and going to bed 30 minutes earlier than you normally do. Read in bed if you have to. Cut out the soda and high fructose foods. Smile more.
2. How is my family doing?
If you don’t know, find out! Set a plan in the new year to check in with various members of your family once a month to see how they’re doing. The new year is a great time to maybe mend an uncomfortable relationship, to reach out to siblings and parents.
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3. How much debt do I have?
Again, if you don’t know EXACTLY to the cent how much money you owe creditors and at what interest rate, find out! Make a spreadsheet, list your expenses and your debts. Create a balance sheet for YOU. Open it up at least once a week. Make lists, set reminders! stay on top of your debt. Maybe even try to save a little.
4. Am I doing what I enjoy?
Believe it or not there are people out there who love their jobs and love what they do. Unfortunately not all of have that luxury. There is an expression “It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it!” And when it comes to a lot of jobs, that statement is very true. Not all of us love our jobs and that’s ok. (All of us should however be thankful we have jobs.) So how about outside of work? Do you have a hobby, something that you enjoy? In the new year, take up a hobby. Think about what it is you like to do in your pare time, and do more of that!
I could elaborate at length on each of these questions / topics. The overall idea is that come the new year, we shouldn’t be making resolutions like, I want to quit smoking or I need to lose weight… We should be saying to ourself, I’m going to continue being healthy and happy, mentally and physically! As my brother would say… Let’s punch 2013 in the face!
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