Shoshi Says: A titillating column for & about women
“Thrive in 2005″
It feels like 2004 came and went. By the time we get use to a
year, it’s time to face a new one. We begin to think about new
resolutions and goals. Making promises to ourselves, sometimes
we follow through; sometimes we don’t even come close.
Here are five things that you can do to thrive in 2005 and make
this a year to remember!
1) Set goals that fill you with passion and purpose- A goal is a
dream with a deadline. Have you thought about the goals that you
feel passionately about that will take you to another level?
Better yet, have you taken an extra step and written down those
goals? Goals can be larger than life, medium, or small. If you
have dreams that you continue to carry with you year after year,
make this the year that your dream becomes a reality. Statistics
show that when a goal is written down there is a greater chance
that the goal will be accomplished.
2) Relax, relate, and release- There will be times when you will
loose your patience. When someone gets on your last nerve, it
can mess you your whole day. Instead of getting angry or
frustrated at someone why not relax in the situation, relate to
the person, and release the negativity? What you are feeling is
from your perception of the situation. You may not know all of
the facts and you do not need to know all of the facts. Relax,
relate, release, will keep you in a positive frame of mind while
maintaining a positive flow for the day. As you incorporate this
into your day, it will become easier to stop sweating the small
stuff.
3) Do one thing each day that brings you joy- No matter what
your day looks like: good, bad or ugly, find at least one thing
a day that is for you and only you that will bring you joy.
Between work and life, it can become difficult to remember the
little things that bring a smile to your face. What brings you
joy can be as simply as taking a long walk during lunch, getting
yourself a cup of tea, calling in sick and watch soap operas all
day, etc. There are so many things you can do that can make you
feel warm and fuzzy inside. It will be your joy; you owe it to
your spirit.
4) Face your fears- Contrary to popular belief fear is not a bad
thing. There are people who have made major accomplishments
despite their fear. Fear can be your biggest motivator. If you
want it, let nothing stand in your way. You have to have to
remain a visionary. Ask yourself why it is that you have fear,
does it stem from your past, is it something you were told about
that the situation, or is the fear due to the thought of change?
When you welcome change, your world begins to open up. Carpe
Diem, seize the day.
5) Give unconditional love- When you love without expectations
or for a “specific” outcome, you are creating a boomerang
effect. Giving and receiving come from the same source. This is
not to say that you have to be a doormat for anyone or to stay
in a relationship where you are being used. When you give love
for all the right reasons, it will come back to you tenfold.
“Where so ever you go, go with all your heart”.