Christmas is a season of giving and I’m going to encourage you to get into the spirit. I have found that those that are givers seem to experience the most amount of joy in life. Now, I’m not just talking about giving money or donations. It could be just as simple as giving someone your time or helping someone that’s in need.
Let me encourage you that if you have not considered yourself to be a giver, change that. No matter what you’re going through in life, you are truly blessed. Because you are blessed, be a blessing to others. If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours. Make someone’s day brighter because they met you.
The second thing I’d like to encourage you to do is to stay motivated. This time of year, when there’s presents to buy, people to see and places to go, it’s easy to get distracted and get off your success routine. Definitely enjoy your time with family and friends, but also make sure you stay on track throughout the holidays.
As you think about the upcoming year, set some small goals so you can maintain your momentum. Take a look back at this last year and give yourself a pat on your back for the things that you have accomplished. Along with that, write out some areas that you would like to improve on. Remember that no matter what level we achieve, we always have room for improvement.
Accountability is a very important factor when it comes to having success. Write out weekly goals, monthly goals, and yearly goals. Make sure you keep revisiting these as a reminder of why you are doing what you are doing.
Take a look at your inner circle and understand you may need to change some of them. Is your inner circle also known as a complaint department? If it is, it’s time to get some real mentors in your life. I’m talking about someone that will help and encourage you to reach your full potential. Remember, you are who you hang with. Be part of a winners circle. Encourage each other and celebrate one another’s success.
As you start writing out your goals for the new year coming up, it’s important to start getting into your success routine. We all know people that are going to do something amazing next week, next month, next year, etc. etc. Procrastination is a killer of success. Make the decision to get into a success routine today. Start small and start right where you are at. As you begin to do this, carry that momentum into the new year.
Finally, visualize yourself achieving your goals. Celebrate all the small victories along the way. In order for your dreams to come true, you must visualize yourself achieving them. Look forward to the celebrations that will be coming. You will have challenges along the way, but with your commitment, your dreams will come true.
So this Christmas season, be a blessing to others, and stay motivated and carry that momentum right into the new year. Your future looks amazing!
Have a fantastic Christmas season!
David
