“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream”
C S lewis
As the year is drawing to a close and winter has set in for good, it’s that time of the year when we look back at the year gone by and contemplate the bygones.
In my opinion the world is no better than what it was, sorry but that’s the way it is. The big question is, are u better than what you were, same time last year? Hmm! something to think about it. All of us without exception, do get the thought that we are getting a year older, just when the midnight bell strikes. Are we any closer to our dreams, our goals, our aspirations? It may be anything, personal or professional. But the bigger question we must be asking ourselves is have we changed or matured a bit more than we were last year. May be its time for new beginning with a new year resolution that we can stick to.
Personal growth
Somehow its my belief that progress cannot happen without an open and progressive mind. How can we be our same old self and yet expect situations to turn a new leaf or things to around us and fall in place. Get that coveted project, improve relationships, finish those courses etc. To achieve anything, we must work not just on the external factors but internal environment as well. We must Observe how our mind reacts to various happenings and conversations and people. Do we pass judgement? Do we blame others instead of taking responsibility? Do we procrastinate? When we learn to analyze our thoughts and actions we learn valuable lessons. As I told my son the other day you are your own best critic and own best control. Self reflection is a great art to be honed indeed.
Turning a new leaf
We all make our list of new year resolutions. On most of those lists there is a health related resolution. The guilt we have of having a sedentary work life, poor eating habits, high job stress, makes us put up those goals. Somewhere we know we need to do something about it. Hence the resolution. The one healthy habit to pick up this year is to start walking in the morning.
Let me enlist the benefit
1 body energy improves greatly
2 the mind feels rejuvenated
3 its your free time to spend with yourself alone
4 body feels lighter and more agile
5 A sense of achievement or completion early in the day
6 better control on emotions and a more balanced view on life
7 less guilt when eating comfort food
8 automatic improvement in food choices that we make
9 Body gets its dose of VIT D
I can go on…but these are the benefits I have experienced personally (https://musingsmorningwalker.com/how-to-wake-up-early-trials-and-triumph/ ). I know its difficult but still its worth a try. Find your reason to go for that walk and make it stick. It may be fitting into your old jeans or letting go of the emotional giant wheel you seem to be always riding or planning the next big move or simply looking for inspiration if you are a creative person. TRUST ME it helps. Don’t believe me…try it for yourself.
The habit for keeps
Waking up early is tough I have had my share of struggle with it. But once you are past that hurdle the world is yours to grab. Those health goals are within reach with a simple zero expense exercise. Let the new year see a newer you.
Winters are tough to start the habit with. Still if you wanna see moon in the morning sky, the sun penetrating the cold horizon, your watch finally slowing down a bit…take that walk. You even get to see the night lamps on, which makes you feel you beat even the sun. Yep ! Winter mornings have a beauty of their own which summer sun cannot compete with.
Hope each and everyone of you achieve the goals you have set up for this year. Let us all make a new beginning with a new year resolution which will pay rich dividend.
Happy new year and happy new you !