As I close the door on 2013, and look at the fresh slate laying before me for 2014 – I can’t help but brim with possibility.

There’s something magical about fresh starts. It reminds me of the start of the school year when I was younger. Getting a fresh uniform (probably a little too big), brand new books, contacting said books, fresh stationary, polished school shoes, and a new hair cut to match! Everything was new, eyes were bright, mind was clear, and the future was exciting. Who were my teachers going to be? What new friends will I make? What adventures will I go on?

And decades later, things haven’t changed much – I have a new blank diary in front of me, a sense of wonderment for the new year ahead, and even a fresh new hair cut! (Yes, I cut it all off – talk about a literal new beginning!)

After revisiting my 10 year vision, and reflecting & celebrating my 2013 goals – it’s now time to turn over a new page.

To dream and create. To start the new year with fresh and exciting goals.

“All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose.” – Brian Tracy

This is a time to really stand in possibility – if anything was possible for you next year, what would you want to happen? Say it out loud, write it down – start to believe you can have it, and set the wheels in motion through the law of attraction.

What were your highlights of this year? What were the low points? How can you bring even more highlights into 2014?

What do you want to focus on and how do you want to spend your time?

What goals do you need to set to make this happen?

Want to change your life? Then do it. You are the only person in control of your destiny.

You are more powerful than you know. And it’s far easier than you think! True life change is spontaneous –

“It happens in the blink of an eye, the very moment you decide from the deepest core of your being that you will raise your life to its highest level. In that instant, you will be a changed person, one set on the course of his destiny.” – Robin Sharma

This is not the time for resolutions. When was the last time you kept your NYE resolution anyway? . . . Thought so.

Resolutions generally get thrown out along with the dried up christmas tree every year.

And it’s not that we don’t have good intentions. Infact we have the BEST intentions, but resolutions are setting us up for failure. They are generally set from a mind frame of punishment, ie/ lose 20 kilos, cut out chocolate, quit smoking, – they are set in the negative, and tend to focus on things to stop/quit/reduce, as opposed to creating something brand new from a positive mind frame.

Goals on the other hand, are directly linked to your core values, and to your life vision. They are specific, measurable, realistic and timely – meaning you know when you’ve hit the mark! They are far more rewarding and satisfying than an ellusive resolution, that, 9 times out of 10 only makes us feel like a failure before we even start.

It’s time for some serious GOAL SETTING.

Put aside one day this week where you can have some down-time. Make an appointment with yourself for some ‘me’ time. Spend some time reflecting on the year that’s been, and really start to envisage the year ahead in detail.

Where do you want to be this time next year?

How are you going to love your life in 2014?

Who are you committed to being from this day onwards?

“From tonight onwards, take complete control of your life. Decide, one and for all, to be the master of your fate. Run your own race. Discover your calling and you will start to experience the extacy of an inspired life. Finally, always remember that what lies behind you and what lies in front of you is nothing when compared to what lies within you.”  – Robin Sharma

HAPPY   NEW   YOU ! !

PSSST!! Love Your Life is hosting a workshop next Wednesday 15th January at lululemon athletica Brighton – Ready. Set. Goals. Check out the event page or Facebook for details.