As I sat down to write this week's article, I found myself thinking about the amazing energy a new year brings. There is something very special about it- it's a blank page, a new chapter, some even consider it a new book. Whether you set resolutions, goals, or simply an intention for the coming 365 days, the new year brings motivation and creates new opportunities. Below is an article that was shared with me by Valerie Cantrell, my executive assistant, and I share it with you today. We, as a community and as individuals, have many opportunities in 2016 and I look forward to the journey with all of you.
Excerpts from inspiring Success Blog
Opportunities Created
A new year always brings new opportunities. The beginning of the year brings a special atmosphere that motivates action, and that's – an opportunity!
Here are some opportunities that I strongly recommend:
- Self-examination
This is one of the major tools that will allow you to grow and develop. The best way to make a new year better than the previous year is through self-examination.
What did you do better? Where did you failed?
Who do you have to thank? Who do you need to forgive and to whom should you apologize?
Where you stand in terms of realizing your goals and dreams?
- Try new things
Who doesn't want to “collect” new experiences? The beginning of a new year is a great opportunity to make a change and gain new experiences with which you build the history of your life. Such experiences can be spiritual or material, they can be large or small. These experiences are of the things that make a new year, a great year.
- Try old things once more
Sometimes the difference between success and failure is just trying one more time. A new year brings a different perspective. A new year can bring a new approach. “If something is not working for you, leave it, relax, rest and then come back to it.” A new year is a good opportunity to “attack” a stubborn difficulty; a new year is a great opportunity to change your approach and turn the difficulty into a challenge.
- Keep in touch
We all have a family member, friend, colleague, or mentor we haven't been in touch with for a long time.
I'm sure there are many reasons…Routine and a busy schedule. The end of one stage in life and the beginning of another. The New Year is a special period of time in which you leave the reasons a side and move into action.
- Set new goals
Setting goals is as important as breathing oxygen. Setting goals focuses you and gives you the strength to continue in spite of the uncertainties and difficulties. Many successful people say that setting goals “is one of the main reasons that allow you to get up in the morning with a smile on your face, even when the situation is not that good.” The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to set new goals.
For the full article go to: http://inspiring-success.info/index.php/articles-section/110-new-year-new-beginning#.Vo7IMnop1uM.email
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