Resolution Ideas

With only less than a month until resolution time, I'm throwing out a few suggestions to readers and clients of Kalisthenix.

I'm a big fan of goal setting. I believe it's necessary in all facets of life development and even though I think resolutions should be made all year long, the end of the year is a wonderful time to really think about all of the bigger things you would like to accomplish.

Resolution Ideas:

1. Do something that REALLY scares you

This year I started taking belly dancing lessons, and consequently this led to me performing a routine on a stage, in front of over 100 people. I'm a fairly reserved person and the only thing that scares me more than dancing on a stage is singing on one! However, because the idea of doing this scared me so much, performing my routine without any major errors, and having fun in the process has really helped me to 1. Overcome by fear of public performance and 2. Discover a new activity I thoroughly enjoy. Not only am I continuing with my lessons in the New Year, I have also auditioned, and been accepted in to a dance teacher's training course starting in January. Sometimes doing things that scare you can be life changing!

2. Pick something up that you have already tried but couldn't do

When we are not good at something right away, it's natural to want to quit. If you tried to train for a marathon, or fell on your butt last year ice skating and gave up trying, now is a good time think it over and analyze the reasons why you gave it up. Was the goal was truly unattainable, or did you quit prematurely? If something like running a marathon was truly important to you, figure out a different approach to attaining the goal and get back to it! Reaching a challenging goal you have attempted more than once is ultimately more fulfilling than something you can do right away!

3. Make a major lifestyle change

A new year is like a blank canvas. It's a great time to completely reinvent yourself by making a serious lifestyle change. Whether it is cutting caffeine out of your diet, quitting smoking or promising to hit the gym three times a week, now is a better time than any to get started.

With any goal it's great to make a plan. You can do this on paper or even in your head. The most important planning tips I can offer is: set a start date, have a plan for how to deal with obstacles, and have an idea of when you want to accomplish your goal by.

Start thinking of resolutions now for a successful and personally fulfilling 2010!

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