Re-evaluating the New Year: How are you doing with the intentions you’ve set?
It’s been waaay too long since my last post, and I am really excited to reconnect with you on the blog today. Some of you may already be wondering about the title of this article, as we are clearly well into February. But no worries- I won’t hit you with a “Happy New Year” because that time has passed!
The point of this post is to help you stay focused on any intentions or goals that you wanted to pursue this year. I also want to provide you with a flexible framework for understanding where you are in relation to achieving your set goals. So let’s dive in!
Position 1: You are being redirected
You came into this year more than ready (I mean, didn’t we all?) and your agenda for what needed to happen from January to December was Crystal clear, ready to launch. So what happened?
Suddenly, you no longer feel connected to that vision. That old picture has gone fuzzy and your brain is acting a lot like your cell phone searching for signal in a dead zone on a cross country drive. The way forward isn’t totally clear yet, but you know the path has definitely changed and you are trying to catch up.
Congratulations! You are being redirected in your journey to a destination that will be much more authentic and fulfilling for you, if only you dare to embrace these changes and stay curious about what you can’t control. And why try to control it? While anxiety might lead you to suspect the worse, there might be something really beautiful hiding in this unexpected detour.
If you are willing to move forward into this uncertainty, you may soon discover that you have moved onto position 2.
Position 2: You are receiving signs of confirmation
Those of us in this space are not only feeling pretty good about where our new year’s goals landed, but we’ve also had some magical alignment taking place between our intentions and unexpected opportunities. You didn’t know how things would go when you set out to prioritize that dream or pursue gaining that skill, but now a new connection, job, love interest, etc is seeking you out, and it is almost eerie how well things are falling into place for this next phase of your life.
This experience is one that is hard to truly wrap your mind around until you’re in it. Friends and mentors may have suggested to you in the past that “You’ll know it when you see it,” but until now, you weren’t entirely sure if you could trust that.
What a gift! Keep going, and you will soon find yourself in position 3.
Position 3: You are already reaping the rewards of your new year’s commitments
How good does it feel? No really- have you actually taken the time to sit with what feels good in this goal you’ve accomplished? Let’s not forget that not long ago you weren’t even sure if it could be done. But as it turns out- you were up for the task.
The discomfort and the setbacks didn’t stop you. The ones in your life who love to point out why it won’t work, and the steady stream of insecure thoughts that you often face on the inside, neither of these were a match for your determination and desire.
So here you are, reflecting back on this major shift you’ve experienced, and feeling even more confident about the next goal you would love to accomplish. Isn’t it wild how something that once seemed so challenging is now just a part of your everyday life? You are amazing, and you very much deserve this.
Whatever position you find yourself in, don’t forget to celebrate. It is true that “what you appreciate, appreciates.” So if you desire to see more of your intentions realized this year, learn to embrace every phase of the journey!
As always, hiring a professional counselor or therapist is a great way to have educated support in reaching your goals. It can be intimidating to reach out for help at first, but the benefits are definitely worth it. So make time to identify the right professional for you if you haven’t already.
May this next year be so much better for you than the last ❤️