Christmas contemplation.


 NO matter what you are doing this Christmas, ensure that you take time out for yourself, even if it's just a few moments a day.

IN the past people set themselves 'New Year Resolutions' over the Christmas period, and I still don't think that is a bad idea, as long as the goals set are achievable and reasonable.

THE main reasons why people fail are the following........

GOALS are set under the influence of alcohol - it seems like a good idea when you are in the pub amongst friends all encouraging you. But in the cold light of day, hungover, depressed and demoralised you wonder why on earth you decided to do 'that!' Already before the new year has even started the goal is daunting, and not at all what you want to do. You may not even reach the point of starting. NEVER make life-changing decisions under the influence of alcohol. Make your life choices sober, then you know that you really want to do them.

PRESSURE from friends and family are the reason for you to do it. THEY want you to stop smoking, or quit sugar, or have less mobile phone time, others want it for you, but do you really want it for yourself? YOUR life's path is exactly that, it's yours, all decisions should be yours, only you can make your life what you want it to be. Don't be pressured into making decisions based on what others want or expect from you, only do what YOU alone think is right. You won't complete a goal set by someone else unless you really want it too.

YOUR challenge/goal/target has to be achievable in the time limit or whatever you have set. No one can lose 2 stone in weight in six weeks, it's just not right or healthy. You can lose it in six months however and it's realistic and totally achievable. When you choose your goal, plan your goal, then you can set the timeline on it. And don't forget to add in the cost of what you are doing, not just financial but time taken and away from others. You may want to train for a marathon, but do you know how many hours you will need to put in to it? You need a forgiving and supportive family or partner for something epic like that. Make sure you have the support behind you, then you are less likely to fail. IF your goal isn't achievable you will most likely not complete it.

SO why contemplate - well that's easy, so that you can put all the things in place to make your new year plan succeed.

Take time out, sober and alone and weigh up what could really benefit your life and your future. Think about your mental and physical health, and make the most of your life, make the goal worthwhile in all ways.

Write it down, then make sure that you get the right support, when you have made your plan, share it with others to get accountability and support along the way, you never know, others may want to join you in your plan, it's so much easier to achieve something with another.

Whatever your contemplation, make it happen. Make plans for the future and I hope that you will succeed.

Have an amazing Christmas and I will be back blogging again in 2026.

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