New Years Evolution
Did you know the ancient Babylonians are said to have been the first people to make New Year’s Resolutions? This was some 4,000 years ago! If the Babylonians kept to their word, their (pagan) gods would bestow favor on them for the coming year. If not, they would fall out of the gods’ favor—a place no one wanted to be. I’m sure we can all imagine how times have changed since then!
One thing is for certain, we don’t have to wait until the start of the year to thrive for change. However this timing does carry a unique energy, one that helps us reflect back and also vision forward. It’s a fresh, new notebook, kinda vibe.
Do you often make New Year’s Resolutions? Do you find them useful and valuable?
Or does the motivation fizzle out around March time?!
Here’s a different perspective… Embrace a New Year’s Evolution. Focus on your standards, rather than goals.
1. ENVIRONMENT (people, places, things) Improve your environment, improve your life!
What drains you of energy? And how can you reduce these things from happening? What gives you energy? And how can you enhance these things?
2. BEHAVIOURS (what you say & how you act)
How can you improve your internal and external dialogue so that it empowers you rather than harms you?
3. SKILLS & ABILITIES
How do you wish to develop yourself and improve your skills?
4. BELIEFS & VALUES
Do your beliefs free you or keep you stuck? What can you not live without? What really really matters to you? Do your values push you towards your highest self or away?
5. IDENTITY (who you are)
How would you like the best version of you to: THINK, FEEL & ACT? How close are you from that? Get clear. Work to perfect it everyday.
6. PURPOSE (your why)
What is your mission? How do you want to show up in the world? What are you willing to give your energy to?
These are great questions to dive into. Get curious.
I will leave you will a powerful statement by John Strasser, the leader of my Coaching Community.
“Life is the result of what we create based on our attitude and intentions and then usually the subsequent actions we take or don’t take. “
Take ownership of your life! You have SO much more power over it then you realise.
2023 is going to be your best year yet. If you choose to create it that way.
Go create magic. Love Jess