By David Tepera, January 6, 2020
One of my late Grandma Tepera’s famous quotes at the end of every December was “what can happen in a year?” I believe we can all agree with Grandma that 2020 was loaded with peaks and valleys.
Now 2021 is upon us, so we should feel a new and better start is upon us. To get back on a productive path, you must love yourself enough to want more, demand more and be disciplined enough to create more.
What are you goals and plans for the month of January? To achieve greatness, there’s a need for small accomplishments.
If your goal is to lose 20-plus pounds, then losing a pound or two each week will be necessary. What diet and exercise changes did you make to start this process? Are you drinking more water, eating less carbs and cooking meals instead of takeout?
Each week, are you exercising more frequently, including increased intensity? If you’re starting out to walk 1 mile per day, then each week you should be adding an extra half-mile. How quick can you get to 5 miles?
Are you looking to create more income? Have you seriously tried to move up in your current company? All it takes is proving leadership qualities, become the “go-to person” and requesting better opportunities.
How’s your personal life? Are you in a respectful and loving relationship? What steps do you need to take to show your partner that you’re committed? If you’re in a destructive relationship, it’s time to put an exit strategy together. This is your life, and you are in control.
What are you going to do to make this year your best? If you’re doing the same thing, you’re going to get the same outcome. It’s time to make changes and lead a more productive life. This will create happiness, so start loving yourself.
Listen, the time is now. No more procrastination and excuses. It is January, and it’s game on. To make tomorrow better, you have to be productive today. Just know, most people want you to fail because they’re failing. People with destructive behavior seem to find each other. Productive and positive people will find each other, too. Plus, they’ll support and help each other to reach goals.
Leave the negative people in your dust because you’re in this game to win. Now, put your game face on, get out in the grind because this next December, it will be amazing what happened in one year.