"Anyone have a New Year's resolution?" my boss calls out at the recent office party. Silence. The only response is from someone who has "resolved to not make resolutions," followed by nervous laughter. For whatever reason, most of us have trouble keeping our resolutions past January 15th. I know a practical alternative if you appreciate the art of goal-setting but the time frame of an entire year seems daunting. It's called 6x6. What it means is, make a list of 6 things you plan to do over the next 6 weeks. They can be small or large, but they should be specific and attainable. For example, "Pack home lunch 3 days a week" instead of "Eat healthier lunch." They can be personal or professional. Put them into your smart phone or on paper and put the paper somewhere you will see it. Out of sight, out of mind. I still have trouble even with the 6 week goals, but the change of me reaching them is exponentially more than if I made a new year's resolution. If I don't complete everything in 6 weeks, I simply roll it over to the next 6 week period. As I am writing this, I just thought of something that would make this more foolproof. Unless they are really personal, share your 6x6 with a loved one so you can keep each other on track.
That's it, my first blog post :). This year, 2015, I will use the 6x6 to achieve greater peace of mind, be closer to my dreams, and love life more. xo
That's it, my first blog post :). This year, 2015, I will use the 6x6 to achieve greater peace of mind, be closer to my dreams, and love life more. xo