Make You a Better YOU Today

I’ve decided I’d complete the month with the way I started and that is talking on goals.  I heard somebody say recently that he didn’t believe in goals or New Year resolutions because he believes they simply are an ineffective and waste our time.  His justification for was that so many people fail when they make them.  In fact, he told me the best time to buy a gym membership was in February because the place would be empty after the January rush and perhaps he is right.  Finally, he argued if people really want to accomplish something then they just do it no matter the time of year or whether a goal or resolution is set. 

I had to agree with a lot of his points.  Too many of us fail when we set goals and resolutions so I had to ask myself, is setting New Year resolutions or goals a waste of time?  Though I understand his justification behind his argument I would have to politely disagree.  Just because many fail when setting goals does not mean it is a waste of time or that it should not be done.  I believe if goal setting and resolutions makes us even a little bit better, or helps even a few of us achieve them, than it is worth it—and you never know when the time is right for you to be one of the few. 

Besides, I’ve seen how goals set, acted on, and tracked have changed people’s lives.  I’ve seen how goals and resolutions have literally pushed people outside of their comfort zone and have made them better leaders and better people.  I’ve personally been blessed by goals and resolutions and therefore know that they are not a waste of time.  Goals and resolutions can give us the motivation and resolve to be better. 

Again there are three main reason why I believe people fail.  #1 they fail to write down specific goals they want to reach, #2 they simply fail to act or take steps toward achieving them and #3 they fail to regularly track their progress.  If we can remember to do these three simple things, I know goals and resolutions work! 

So if you think they don’t work and share the same views of my friend, I don’t blame you.  On the other hand, I would challenge you to give the three things I listed a try and see if goals and resolutions can’t start working for you.  If you do, I promise you will they will make you a better you today.