Ty Howard
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With the New Year finally here, the desire to become more productive, healthier, and successful comes to mind. As we reflect on last year, many of us ask ourselves, "what things will I do better or improve on this year?"
Here are five ways you can make 2020 your best productive and successful year yet.
1. Stop the Habit of Making Excuses
The habit of making excuses is a big one for a lot of people. They always have that habit of blaming someone or something because of the delay in achieving their goals. This year, start with admitting to yourself that where you are right now is not because of other people but of the decisions you’ve made. Do not wait until tomorrow to start following your dreams, for there is never a perfect time to start than today.
2. Your Goals Should Have Deadlines Attached to Them
One reason why your dreams remain dreams is that it is not your goal. To make it your goal so you can achieve it in a timely fashion, it needs to have a deadline. A written down and monitored deadline will serve as a motivation for you to pursue your dreams and turn it into a reality. It’s also best to create meaningful goals that will inspire and empower you to stay focus and consistent as you work them through to accomplishment.
3. Work on Tasks and Projects You Are Passionate About
If you truly want a fulfilling and prosperous 2020, start by doing what you love. It’s always been the big point in being fulfilled – doing what you love. At the same time, it will help you in breaking the habit of still making excuses since you will not make one if you are passionate about your task or project. Begin the year with projects and goals you love so you can enjoy them every step of the way.
4. Learn to Categorize and Make Priorities
One reason many people fail to achieve their goals each year is that they do not make priorities and fail to categorize what tasks need to be done. You flail around doing what’s in front of you when there's a high-priority task that needs your focus right now. Because of that, productivity is reduced and you fail to accomplish what you set out to do. In 2020, learn and practice the rewarding habit of categorizing and making priorities, writing them down, sticking to them, and how this consistent habit will help you succeed again and again.
5. Be More Compassionate, Flexible, and Resilient
Being more compassionate is to accept that no matter how organized you are or how planned your day is, there are things that are bound to go the wrong way, and it's not your fault. You are only human, and there will be awkward days when nothing seems to go right. During times like this, instead of sinking into negativity and beating yourself up, being compassionate, flexible, and resilient will help you to forgive yourself, let go of perfectionism, adjust to the situation, find your course, and try again.
Hold on to the fact that you are capable of doing and achieving good things. Think about this when you find your self-belief is dragging or you find your enthusiasm and passion at its highest peak. You can and will make 2020 your best year yet — stay focused, consistent, resilient, and driven to make your goals and projects a reality in 2020, and beyond.
Hi! What is one goal your plan to pursue and achieve in 2020 to show you intentionally worked to make this your best year yet? We would love to read about your goal! Leave it in a comment below. Thank you in advance for sharing.
About the Author: Ty Howard,
Founder, CEO and Editor in Chief of MOTIVATION magazine
Ty Howard is an organizational development consultant and executive and manager development coach. He's an internationally recognized authority on personal, professional, relationships and success habits development. He is the creator and lead facilitator of the trademarked Untie the Knots® Process, and the author of the best-selling book Untie the Knots® That Tie Up Your Life: A Practical Guide to Freeing Yourself from Toxic Habits, Choices, People, and Relationships, as well as dozens of published articles on relationships, healthy habits development, empowerment and peak performance worldwide.
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