I have been having conversations with people who are telling me that since the year is more than half over, they will wait to work on their goals next year. After all, with only three months left, it is just too late to get started on anything now. They couldn’t be more wrong. Yes, the end of the year is fast approaching, which means there is still time to get started!
There is no time like the present, and now is the best time to get started on your goals. Starting when you have some pressure, such as only a few months before the New Year’s ball drops will get you motivated. If you are one of those people who work best under pressure, the time is perfect for you. If you are a person who likes to follow through on what you say you are going to do, you are right where you need to be. And if you are one of those people who like to wait until the last minute, your minute is here. And if you fall into any other category, then you just need to get started and save the excuses for later.
In other words, do not let this be another year like so many other years when you made those New Year’s resolutions only to rehash them the following year. Even if your goal cannot be completed by the end of the year, much can be done before the year ends. This way, when the New Year rolls in, you will have something great to look forward to instead of just another year with regrets.
It may be difficult to get the momentum going. If you find it hard to get started on your own, enlist the support of a friend, colleague, or coach. Someone who can support you in achieving what you say you want and provide some accountability. One of the biggest things missing for many is the accountability factor. Having someone who supports you in achieving your goal and is holding you accountable can help in making it happen. Part of achieving anything in life is about setting up structures that will support you in succeeding. Having an accountability partner is one of the structures that will support you in your success.
Coaching
It is never too late to begin work on your goals and dreams. Today is the first day of the rest of your life, and who cares what a calendar says. Yes, this calendar year is almost over, but in the scheme of things, that isn’t what is important. What is important is that you are focused and working on what matters most to you. Declare today as your New Year and resurrect those goals. It is never too late to begin creating the life you want.
Coaching Question
What goal will you achieve by the end of the year?
Daily Action
If your goal is not written down, write it down now. If you do not have an accountability partner, get one today. Next, take one step towards your goal today no matter how small. You have time to get started, but you don’t have any time to waste.
Quotes
“Every shot not taken is a goal not scored.” -Wayne Gretzky
“Your goals are the road maps that guide you and show you what is possible for your life.” -Les Brown
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