Yes Xmas is near but don't get yourself in the goal trap of putting things on HOLD it really amazes me hearing so many people say "NO won't start that I will wait till the new year". In theory I can appreciate this xmas is busy but it is not like the world is going to end. My suggestion still keep reaching at least 1 GOAL why? It keeps the momentum going which avoids what I call "GOAL EXTINCTION" so below is 10 tips on how you keep your GOAL MOMENTUM rolling
1) KISS your Goals- Keep It Simple Sensible; really starting a elaborate goal is well & good 10 points but REALLY? At the busiest time just KISS start the big one in the new year! Choose 1 yes only 1 goal that you would like to still be reaching
2) ME GOALS- These are the goals to focus on! Things like “ I am 2b organized for xmas, I am going 2b Calm for xmas, I am going to watch what I eat at xmas, I am going to walk once a week (hey it is better than NOTHING!)
3) ACTION PLAN- Now is the time to action plan so choose that 1 Me goal & action plan it for the next month with no action plan there is no start to the goal reaching journey
4) TWO ARMS & LEGS- I hate to tell you but yes you are not an octomum with 8 arms! Beware that you can’t do it all this is the time of year PLUS still reach 1 ME goal to make sure you are getting support from your partner & children! 10c a gift wrap that the children can do (of course not Santa’s gifts!) or make a deal for every gift that lover boy wraps add’s up to “cuddle time” watch how fast & how many he will wrap!
5) ANOTHER TIME- Invites, Parties, Catch ups, anyone would think that the world is going to end! Saying “yes” is awesome but can go to all of it?? Why not do the “catch up” in the new year or another time? It does not mean that you love them any less as I said the world is truly not ending!
6) EARLY BIRD CATCHES THE WORM- We tend think that if we stay up real late we will get everything that we need done? Yes sometimes true but 7 days of the week, try to at least hit the sack three times a week at reasonable hour BUT set the alarm for 5:00am & do your extra hours in the morning the early bird truly does catch the biggest worm!
7) HAVE A LAUGH- Don’t forget about your xmas cheer kids are watching & you don’t want to start children’s perception of Xmas is Mummy going MENTAL! Get in the photo with Santa, write a letter to him, knock on someone’s door & sing them a carol whatever it is make sure it makes you LAUGH!
8) 1 hour CHILL- Okay so let’s be realistic the chill time factor not going to be hours but hey 20mins is better than NONE! Make sure when you are doing action planning for your goal you put in there at least three times a week 1 hour of CHILL! If you can do more BONUS but please it is better than going with out NONE!
9) 2014 MOTIVATION- Start to have some what I call “Goal Thoughts” what goals can you start get excited about? What new goals do you want to kick off? Knowing this is what will make you motivated but remember you are just focusing on 1 goal at Xmas time so it is just a “Goal thought” at this stage
10) THE BEST GIFT OF ALL- in the scheme of things focusing on just that 1 ME goal is the best gift you can give yourself at xmas. No one want’s “GOAL EXTICTION”
BEExx
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I've got a xmas hang over already, and nothing to do with drinking. Would it be alright if we all just gave xmas a big miss this year and moved on to bigger and better things? Of course my three girls, 12, 13 and 15 might have other ideas.
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