Did you decide to organize as one of your New Year Resolutions? How many items were on that list....several closets, your kitchen, bathroom or possibly a few dressers. How much have you achieved so far?
January is the month Goals are set. However, goals need to continue to be a part of our lives throughout the year. Only 24% of those goals are typically reached and this is usually because of our mental clutter. In order to cut through our physical clutter and reach our goals, our mental clutter needs to be in check. The thoughts that we allow to float around in our head will stop us from making progress toward our goals. There are some simple steps to remove these mental thoughts:
1. Write your goals down and post them in several places throughout your home or office. Putting them in places that you go to frequently will ensure that you see them often. This could be your refrigerator, bathroom mirror, posted on the wall so that you see them as you leave each morning.
2. Chunk out your goals. Telling yourself that you need to lose 50 pounds this year isn't realistic. I've never known anyone that just dropped 50 pounds within a week or two...at least if they did, it wasn't healthy! Break your big goal into smaller goals that you are can work on daily to reach bigger goal. In order to lose the weight, will it require you to exercise 30 minutes, 3 times a week? Put this on your schedule and hold yourself accountable to getting it done. Week after week...don't disappoint yourself by allowing excuses to get in your way.
3. Motivate yourself to keep on track. Allow your mind to notice how the exercise makes you feel. Does it give you more energy? Does it allow you to think clearer? Hearing and reinforcing your mind with positive thoughts will allow you to stay on track with your smaller goals. Tell yourself things like..."I'm so proud of me! " "I knew that I could to it".
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