Setting New Year’s obligations is the opportunity to hold self accountable to oneself . . .
The Old Year / New Year juncture has once more arrived. There is a spirit of merriment that inundates the masses at this time. This is the time of year when revelers and party-goers step happily into the New Year. People tend to set aside their concerns and enjoy the time with friends, family, or complete strangers. This is also the time of year when some people look backward, regrettably so. The New Year does arrive with regrets concerning unaccomplished items from the previous year. Yet, is a time for optimism and renewed vigor. As darkness give rise to light, this is the time of year to pause, ponder and prepare . . . . in lieu of striking forth.
There are things that mandate our attention. Tangibles, like food, clothing and shelter, are the basics to which many people give their focus. In the midst of these tangibles are distractions that also compete for attention. The New Year, for a lot of people, comes with celebration. Celebration can be a good thing and can be a simultaneous distraction. What small thing could one be doing were they not so festively engaged. New Year, the whole of this annual year end celebration can cloud insight as resolutions are made. The gaiety leads to promising oneself that they will do this or that. In reality, only 1% of people maintain enough focus to carry through for a year on their celebratory promise.
There are fewer inhibitions amongst groups that celebrate New Year’s Eve festivities. The liveliness of the occasion allows for an easiness of interacting with others. Libations may play a part in this phenomenon but people, mainly, want those around them, along with themselves, to have a good time. The new year is a time to shed misgivings, have a positive attitude, and enjoy the once a year merry-making, at least for the duration of the evening / early morning. Individuals tend to enjoy the festivities more if everyone is having a good time.
The new year can reveal the deep inner trepidations that are carried by some people. The majority of regrets are those related to things that were not attempted. The inaction that results in not doing something is mainly a due to fear. The unknown is as scary a place as the known. One may have all sorts of apprehensions about venturing into new and unfamiliar territory. The ‘What if’ dialogue can become overwhelming and may keep that important first step from happening. There is also the occurrence of mulling over failed experiences. Things may be held to a standstill based on attempts that have failed in the past. One knows what they did and projects that instances onto their new endeavor.
It is the potential to start anew that makes the new year an attractive time. One does not wash the slate clean. Rather, one can take stock of the previous year and capitalize on the good and bad of it. It is important go forward with confidence. To continue that momentum uninterruptedly is key to making the new year efforts more productive. Starting off strong is typical for new year endeavors. Keeping the initiative of the goal in focus will assist in overcoming the urge to put those plans to the side. As the plans slowly develop into something tangible, the progress can be the motivational force for continuance.
So, have the New Year’s resolutions so far been sustainable? Are we maintaining that optimism that help in kick started the decided upon initiatives into a spark of potentiality? A resolution, as defined, is a firm decision to do (or not to) do something. Unfortunately, many people become impotent in carrying forth the measures that bring to fruition their stated intentions. enacting. It is the initial wave of excitement, brought on by the revelry of the New Year, that runs the course of the wave, it troughs, it crests, then it crashes. The crash is what one wants to avoid. The process of trough(ing) and crest(ing) must be paced as one keeps their goal in mind and proceeds accordingly.
So then, proceed accordingly . . . . . . Happy New Year!!!!
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