Setting Spring Goals
Using the Transformative Power of Springtime to Make Life Changes
Every year, the same thing happens - people make their New Year’s Resolutions, and fail to stick to them. At best, this will simply lead to another half-hearted attempt the following year. At worst, it can leave people feeling depressed, incompetent, or a failure.
So what is going wrong, and why do so many people fail to stick to their goals?
Winter Traditions - A Time for Reflection
January first comes straight after the Christmas celebrations. People feel tired, drained and bloated after Christmas stresses and excesses.
Moods are often low, as January is considered the most depressing month. Finances are stretched due to Christmas spending and early December paydays, and winter illnesses are rampant. So this is not the best of times to be starting new schemes or trying to give up chocolate!
In addition, the season of winter, spiritually, is a time for reflection. This is the time to reflect on the ups and downs of the previous year, and start making plans for the next. Begin to put together a list of goals in winter, but refrain from acting just yet.
Spring Traditions - A Time for Action!
Spring, on the other hand, is a time for action and renewal This is the season of new birth, rebirth, change and transformation. In nature, newborns are arriving, and new plants are beginning to appear.
Not only is spring a traditional time for new beginnings, but it also creates the perfect atmosphere. Days start getting longer, cheerful colours appear in the flower borders, and the weather grows milder. This provides a much-needed boost to people’s moods, energising body, mind and spirit.
How to Set Achievable Goals
As spring blossoms, begin planning your list of goals for the year. Write down everything you would like to achieve, from getting into a regular cleaning routine to becoming a writer.
Look carefully at your list. Are the goals realistically achievable within the timescale? If not, break them down into smaller goals, and include the ones you think you can achieve.
Small steps are the key to success. For every aspiration listed, break them down into the steps required to reach the final goal. Allocate a timescale to each step, and make note of anything you need to learn, obtain or accomplish in order to successfully complete them.
Achieving Practical Goals
Write your steps into a diary, and stay motivated. Keep imagery or quotations nearby that inspire you. If your aim is to lose weight, pin a picture of the dress you want to wear on the fridge to stop snacking.
If you want to save up for a deposit on a house, put a picture of your dream home in your purse, to make you think twice about reckless spending on your credit card.
Having broken your goals down into simple steps, you will experience greater motivation because they are so much easier to achieve. Trying to accomplish a huge task all in one go often leads to defeat, because people feel they are not getting anywhere. Using this method, you can reward yourself step by step, reaching the end goal much quicker.
Spring Rituals for Achieving Goals
Ensure that you integrate your steps into your daily routine to maintain momentum. You could also spend ten minutes each morning meditating on them, or create a spring ritual according to your faith.
As you achieve each goal, why not create a collage, scrapbook or picture about each one? They do not have to be a work of art – cuttings from a magazine would suffice. Use them to inspire you when setting goals next year!
Use Motivational Spring to Plan Your Goals
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