| Happy New Year. |
Wow. Like the freshness of the dawn comes a newness of season! It's like sun regally coming out of its chamber in the morning time fresh, bright and pleasant ready for a great day. I have here 7 guides to help you plan the new year so as to have bountiful harvest when it runs quickly to an ebb.
1. Gratitude, Celebration and Reflection.
No better way to start new year but to be thankful for who you are, what you have and where you are. You've go to use what you have to get what you want. Celebrate and be grateful to those who have been part of your life, business and success. Never forget to say thank you to myriad of disappointments, No, Yes and testimonies you got last year. Reflect on how last year was spent and how to make new year a more productive one. Last year disappointment will make you do it this year reflectively, novelly, diligently, and more enthusiastically. Never keep gratitude in your luggage, it's not yours.
No better way to start new year but to be thankful for who you are, what you have and where you are. You've go to use what you have to get what you want. Celebrate and be grateful to those who have been part of your life, business and success. Never forget to say thank you to myriad of disappointments, No, Yes and testimonies you got last year. Reflect on how last year was spent and how to make new year a more productive one. Last year disappointment will make you do it this year reflectively, novelly, diligently, and more enthusiastically. Never keep gratitude in your luggage, it's not yours.
2. Total Commitment to Creative Goals or Visions.
Goal is like roadmap; it gives direction all the way. Those beautiful dreams of your heart become goals when you write them down with set time. Then do something everyday (or every week) that will move you closer to your goals.
To desire or wish for great things in new year is inherently human but to achieve great things is not spontaneous. Dreams are better lived than told. As beautiful as your aspirations are they cannot achieve themselves. Successful people set goals and give themselves wholly to their goals. If you have a vision which seems not working; stick to it, it will work. That's characteristic of visions especially at the beginning.
3. Build Healthy Relationships.
The best memories in our lives may not necessarily be in our aloneness. Life is designed to be lived in association not isolation. In new year, make some adjustment in your personal life such as dressing, habits and character. Be determined to be a better friend, husband, wife, father, mother and citizen. Share yourself and build values into others.
4. Networking and Partnership.
One simple principle that have been proven effective in almost all fields of endeavour is networking. The principle says: Iron sharpens iron. Look for people who share common convictions. Look for people you can complement whether in business, ministry, education, entertainment or sports. You will always see people who will help you or those you will help. Networking gives you opportunity to expand your coast and see with other people's view.
5. Search and Prepare for Opportunities.
One of the saddest moments in our lives is that awkward one when an unexpected opportunity springs up but you don't have the required criteria which you should have. It is usually good to always wash the pot in case it rains over the night. Some opportunities may decide to stay in a distance. You have to build a bridge when opportunities stand aloof.
6. Intentional Personal Growth
You have to let go of comfortability and security if you really want to grow. Nobody is too old to learn. In fact, one of the closet companions of great people is learning. Anybody can easily find excuses for being a dwarf since learning on its own is not palatable. But understanding that life itself is serious, as Jim Rohn observed, will make you take responsibility for your life. I personally keep a Growth Journal. In new year, learn new things, read great books, go for workshops or seminars, volunteer at NGOs, go for internships or find a mentor.
Have you heard about StrengthsFinder which helps you detect your top strengths? Are you aware of the ground-breaking work of Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligence? These will help you to grow productively.
7. God in the Picture.
I deliberately make this the last on the list of ways of starting a new year. It is the most important because God is the planner of ages and in Him all things find meaning. He created time but He is not affected by it. An outstanding way of starting a new year is to make commitment to walk with God.
I Wish You a Prolific 2017
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Pharm 'Yemi Adekunle
He shares inspirational insights with youth and purpose-driven individuals through his simple writing and speaking styles. He has earned a degree from Nation's Premier University of Ibadan where he banged distinction in Pharmacy. 'Yemi also keeps a watchful eye on humanitarian needs and community works.
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Watch out for mind blowing articles from Ayokunmi in this year 2017. Thanks for visiting our blog.
Watch out for mind blowing articles from Ayokunmi in this year 2017. Thanks for visiting our blog.
