Why Goals are the Key to Success and
how they differ from New Year’s Resolutions
It may be controversial but I don’t personally believe in New Year’s resolutions. The excitement of a new year, teeming with possibilities amidst the festivities, often compels people to create resolutions, 90% of which get abandoned just a few months later. Resolutions tend to be significant objectives, such as achieving fitness, but you can’t transition from an inactive unfit lifestyle to a fit one without any steps in-between and often there is no consideration of why. What do I mean by why? Well let’s take the resolution of ‘Get Fit’ what is the motivation to get fit? What drives this desire? How do you intend to succeed? How much will it cost? Will it involve a gym membership or home workouts? Where will the workouts take place? How will you fit it into your time? It’s the why’s that get forgotten when the buzz of a new year is here, unfortunately, optimism alone won’t help you make big changes.
This is why I don’t make New Year’s Resolutions. Let’s reject the notion that a date on the calendar should dictate when you make changes; change should happen when it feels right for you. For me I embrace goals, now I know you’re thinking well isn’t that the same thing. Well no, you see goals are sustainable; they are not a fleeting commitment; they represent an ongoing dedication to progress and growth. You can set them anytime, as already mentioned life isn’t confined to a calendar, and neither should your aspirations. The purpose of goals is they align with your values, passions and chart out your journey, taking you from where you are now to where you are going. They are not taken lightly. The secret to sticking to goals is to be realistic; you can have significant goals as long as they are broken down into the stepping stones (small goals) you must cross along the way. They are achievable and flexible as we all know that life is nothing if unpredictable; goals can be adapted instead of abandoned. Accountability – sharing them with others who can support your journey, can be helpful to achieving them. That’s why goals not resolutions are the key to success.
In 2024 my primary focus is “growth” a word that expresses my aspirations for both personal and professional development. My primary goal is to nurture and expand my tuition business by:
- Improving my own skills to be able to offer tuition for all of KS3
- Introducing new services
- Group lessons
- Pre-recorded lessons
- Mini-courses
- SAT’s Workshops
- Online Clubs
- Network and collaborate with other tutors
- Improve our website experience for clients
- Improve our monthly newsletter and emailing system to give you more regular updates
Therefore diversifying and enriching the quality of educational services I provide, reaching and supporting a broader range of students to develop their love of learning, skills and confidence.
My secondary focus is on the word ”reduce” with a specific emphasis on reducing stress, and creating a stress-free experience for both myself and my clients. I am committed to decluttering surplus processions and exploring technologies to support streamlining and optimising of work processes. Incorporating effective time-management strategies and prioritising self-care to ensure a healthier work-life balance. Fostering a harmonious balance between growth and wellbeing. By aligning my goals with these words, I am confidence that 2024 will be a year of significant personal and professional progress.
As we step into the possibilities and embark on the journey of 2024, I’m intrigued – do you find yourself making resolutions or setting goals for the upcoming year?
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