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I think I might know what you’re thinking. Another post about New Year’s Resolutions and how you suck for not being able to keep or maintain any of them. But you’re right and wrong. While this is a post about goals and plans for the new year, it isn’t one that will cause guilt, shame, and anxiety.
If most of us are willing to confess it, New Year’s goals seem enticing and attractive. They are exciting, ambitious, and achieved by the most strong-willed individuals. While that’s true to some extent, they also cause a lot of undue pain, pressure, and anxiety. Here are three ways to reduce anxiety when these goals and ambitions seem overwhelming.
1. Don’t Let New Year’s Resolutions Be An Anxiety Trigger
While setting goals is important, don’t let them weigh you down with unrealistic expectations. Resolutions are meant to inspire and encourage us, not punish us for our inability to maintain rigid boundaries and goals.
Instead of allowing these longed-for ideals to cause you anxiety, think about small and measurable action steps you can take to achieve them. I’ve always heard it said that less is better, and the older I get, the more I believe that to be true. Setting SMART Goals this new year can not only set you up for success, but help reduce the anxiety of diets, fads, and exercise plans that simply aren’t realistic.
SMART goals aren’t just specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound, they are unique and designed for you. When setting goals this year, I encourage you to talk to God about what He has in mind for you. Focus less on how much you do, and zoom in on the few things that matter most.
