If you’re one of the millions of Americans that is about to launch into the new year with a brand new to-do list, you’ve no doubt already given quite some thought to the tasks at hand. And as mentioned here a few weeks ago, there is a good chance that you’ve likely set the same goals before.
First, let me remind you of the top five, and then I’d like to put a little twist on it for you… just a little Shelly wisdom that could make 2010 the most fulfilling year that you’ve had in a very long time.
See if any of these made your list this December:
Lose Weight
Stop Smoking
Quit Drinking
Get Out Of Debt
Fix Broken Relationships
So, what are the common denominators that jump off the page at you?
Now, I told you I wanted to put a twist on this, so before you answer, remove the responses that we’ve already discussed previously… you know, the fact that they can all be tied to addiction, or that they tend to simply repeat over and over and over again.
In fact, remove (just for a minute) the fact that these items have anything to do with addiction. And yes, you actually did hear Shelly Baron just say that! Don’t worry, I’ll bring it full circle in a moment.
But here’s the twist.
The fact that these are the top five resolutions year after year, tells us that one or more of them is on just about everyone’s list… same as twelve months ago. Which means there are plenty of people to help.
So let me make a suggestion.
This year, why not focus on helping just one person check an item off their list? Yes, identify one person in your family… at your work… in your church or synagogue or neighborhood… that has a similar resolution as you, and then team up to help make it a reality.
Yes, team up… as in, we’re in the same boat… we’re headed to the same place… and it’s not a place either of us wish to be. Let’s finally admit the reason we’re here again for the umpteenth time, and then let’s resolve to handle it together. Counseling… Twelve Step Sponsorship… yes, rehab if necessary.
Whatever it takes.
I wish you peace this Holiday Season, and a transformational year in your health and relationships in 2010.
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