now
what?
The
new year is almost one month gone. You
managed to avoid the usual family disagreements at most of the holiday
get-togethers and maybe even resolved an issue or two. The emotional roller-coaster had more ups than
downs and you’re feeling pretty good about the future. So, now what? How do you continue 2014 with the momentum
that you had in mind when you made those New Year’s resolutions that (this
time) you fully intend to keep?
You
might begin by not giving the tasks ahead the power to overwhelm you. After all, regardless of how many good
intentions you have, they can only be addressed one at a time. With that in mind, consider setting some
priorities and a basic time line for what to do when. If like most of us, you discover that your time
frame doesn’t always coincide with the real world, be willing to revise and
re-start as you go. If in January it
seemed worth doing, it probably still is.
Build your
self-confidence by learning from the past.
Friedrich Nietzsche is quoted as saying, “What doesn’t kill us, makes us
stronger.” Stronger because we pay
attention and commit to not making the same mistakes. Stronger because we learn valuable lessons
for our experiences. Stronger because we
made it though “that” challenge and now know that we can do “it” again. Learning from the past is not the same as
living there. Instead, learning from it allows
us to let it go.
Connect. Routinely
connect with others that are important to you.
We are hard wired to be connected to others--that ability is why we
exist. Sure, interaction with some people
can be the most difficult part of the day.
But connecting with those who are significant to us is a continual
reminder that we are worthy to love and to be loved. With those connections we make a contribution
to the best of humanity and we feel safe to be ourselves.
Remain optimistic.
The most resilient of people are those who nurture their optimism,
allowing it to pull them along through the toughest of times. Optimism doesn’t come easily for everyone—it
takes intentional practice and, again, is supported by feeling connected.
Dream of a better future.
Learn and grow from the past. Be
fully connected in the present. See the
glass as half full. If speaking to
someone in confidence will help, remember your Employee Assistance Program. Call us.
770-834-8327.
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