There is lots of talk about New Year resolutions so to
change it up a bit let’s kick off 2013 with a plan to achieve better Focus,
Fitness and Faith. It’s estimated that
only 40% of resolutions are maintained or achieved past 6 months. If we put some energy and effort into these
three areas of our lives we can accomplish new levels of greatness. Let’s create new habits that will enrich our
lives for the long run.
Focus - Finding Focus can be tough. In today’s multi-tasking world this is more
difficult than ever. How do you find
yours? As we begin a new year it is a great time to spend some time thinking
about how you can create better focus in your life. I find my best focus while running, riding
and swimming. Other ways I find focus
include writing, listening to music, practicing yoga and reading. Challenge yourself to focus on what is
important to you.
Fitness - Record your baseline and set some realistic
benchmarks for all levels of your fitness.
Think beyond physical fitness and include goals for financial, mental,
family and your community. Set SMART goals. Create a plan to reach your goals and be
ready to work hard. It is best to set
goals with different deadlines. I
recommend setting a goal for each of these areas to achieve by the end of
today, the week, the month, mid-year, end of year, 2 years, and 5 years.
Faith – This is a very important yet very personal
aspect of finding balance in your life.
Today I want to share the below blessing with you. This Irish blessing made an impact on me this
past weekend, may it stick with you throughout the year.
May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the hand of a friend always be near
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
