Self-improvement is a popular New Year’s resolution choice, and like many other New Year’s resolutions, many of those who declare them confidently in January have already lost motivation by the following month. Surveys have found that over 40% of all resolutions are given up on by February, but keeping your self-improvement goals really only takes a bit of savvy motivation. At Technalink, we know how important it can be to healthy ambition to stay motivated, so we encourage our professionals to seek their own individual motivations in all spaces.
The OM Factor, now available in audiobook format, can help with those self-improvement resolutions revolving around work/life balance and handling anxiety or stress. The tools and strategies can also help you with goals having to do with improving your compassionate leadership. What about staying motivated for other self-improvement goals? A few tips to keep you motivated are:
• Create small goals – While a small goal may not be as shiny and exciting as a big one, these act as motivating stepping stones to keep you on the right track. Give yourself regular small, manageable, and “minor” goals to achieve throughout the week. A person looking to improve their health may incorporate a “healthy breakfast” or “go for a walk” goal. A person looking to be a better compassionate leader may choose a goal like “connect one on one with a team member today”. Celebrate these and count them as achievements when they’re completed.
• Mark your goals on the calendar – Marking your goals on the calendar works to motivate you in a few different ways. First, it realizes your goal and “cements” it in its importance. Next, it holds you accountable for that goal. Last, it gives you a timeline to work with.
• Expect imperfection – Failure to realize a goal “perfectly” is a big reason why many falter on their self-improvement resolutions. One setback can feel monumental, but you should never let it take the wind out of your sails. When you expect imperfection and formulate a plan to analyze mistakes and overcome them, you can stay on track even if you take a couple of steps back. Every mistake is a learning opportunity.
Each year, each month, and each day is an opportunity to better yourself in a variety of ways. Whether you’re looking to improve your compassionate leadership, your health, your work/life balance, or any area of your life, there is no wrong time to set a goal and achieve it.
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