Healthy Resolutions
Check In – What Have I Released in 2023?
With my word for 2023 being release, my intention was to let go of old beliefs, old habits, clutter, and other things that are keeping me stuck, weighing me down or holding me back.
With almost five months gone, I can’t say that I have made quick progress although I have made some (especially with purging clothes and items during the 40 Day Challenge 2023) progress. And that is disappointing. Yet, it also makes me determined to recommit to release things. It also brings to the forefront that this is another journey with starts and stops. For example, I had thought I was well on my way to totally changing my healthy lifestyle to something permanent, and I hit a wall a couple of months ago.
Taking charge and refocusing on my new habits, I was able to get back on the road to a healthy life. And I am grateful that it is a journey and not a destination because I can recognize that change is no linear and can choose not to give up just because the going is tough. My coaching skills have helped me with the process of change.
Do you need help sticking to healthy habits, releasing old beliefs or letting go of clutter? If so, contact me. Life coaching can support your journey.
2022 Word Review – BE
In my previous post, I shared that my word for 2023 is release. My word for 2022 was be.
So how did I do with being in 2022? Fair to good. I haven’t yet been 100% successful with my word. I never am. The goal is to set the intention and work toward it. To be aware and focus on that.
Even though some things changed for me, having a to do list and a schedule did not although there was more flexibility. I did practice more self-care. And I still want/need more time for reflection and quiet.
Overall, I feel that I was successful, not for the achievement of being more, but of being more aware and for that I am grateful.
The Word for 2023: Release
Every year I choose a word to focus on versus making resolutions. Don’t get me wrong, I do set goals, update my mission statements and vision board, but setting a focus or intention for the year has been more successful for me.
For 2023, my word is release. According to dictionary.com, the definition for release is:
release
verb (used with object), re·leased, re·leas·ing.
- to free from confinement, bondage, obligation, pain, etc.; let go: to release a prisoner; to release someone from a debt.
- to free from anything that restrains, fastens, etc.: to release a catapult.
- to allow to be known, issued, done, or exhibited: to release an article for publication.
- Law. to give up, relinquish, or surrender (a right, claim, etc.).
noun
- a freeing or releasing from confinement, obligation, pain, emotional strain, etc.
- liberation from anything that restrains or fastens.
- some device or agency for effecting such liberation.
- a grant of permission, as to publish, use, or sell something.
- the releasing of something for publication, performance, use, exhibition, or sale.
- the film, book, record, etc., that is released.
My intention for this year is to let go of old beliefs, old habits, clutter, and other things that are keeping me stuck, weighing me down or holding me back. The focus will be on igniting the achievement of my goals and support my mission statements.
What will be your focus for 2023?
Goal Setting Through Mini Milestones
Goals do not all have to start in January. You can start your goals anytime. Once you have decided on a goal that excites you, just start now. Yes. I know half of the year has gone by already.
To kick-start (restart) a goal today and to avoid overwhelm, break your ultimate or original goal into smaller or mini goals and make sure you are setting them up using the SMART acronym.
By simply changing your goals so that they can be achievable and using mini milestones, you can make forward progress and set yourself up for bigger success. Just because you haven’t yet been successful on your goal in the first six months of 2022, you can still set a goal now for the remainder of the year. For example, instead of saying you won’t buy any new shoes for the rest of this year, set the goal as a limit or mini goal such as buying one pair a month or three pairs for the rest of 2022. Another way to approach it is to set daily goals. I can focus on not buying shoes today by not searching online for 24 hours. [Read more…] about Goal Setting Through Mini Milestones