Do You Know What Today Is?

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In my previous blog "Looking Forward to 2019 and Beyond" (https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/yvettec2/blog/looking-forwar... ), I stated "according to statistics, 95% of New Year's resolutions made have failed by January 15th?" Today is January 15 (in my part of the world.)

So, today is the day, many people have abandoned their resolutions. That is the reason why I, personally, don't make resolutions - I set goals.

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RESOLUTIONS AND GOALS
According to Melissa Brode, marketing professional and yoga teacher, "a resolution is a firm decision to do or not to do something. A goal is the object of a person's ambition or effort; an aim or desired result." I really like how she describes the differences because when you look at your goals, they should be specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and time-based (S.M.A.R.T.) and in the end, they are your desired result.

TO SHARE OR NOT TO SHARE?
While doing some reading, I have come across two trains of thought on whether you should share your goals or not.

One train of thought is you should share your goals because while sharing, you can gain clarity around your goals and more importantly, accountability. You can actually make that person an accountability partner where they check in periodically to see where you are with reaching your goals.

Another train of thought is not to share your goals with others because of various reasons. A couple of the reasons include you're less likely to follow through with your goals if you receive premature praise about your goals and you may be less likely to achieve them if you get negative feedback from other people.



Personally, I feel it's up to you. It really depends on the person you are and your environment around you.

One example of what I mean is one I've heard right here in WA. Periodically, I've read where people tell their friends and family about joining WA. Afterwards, those same friends and family start telling them this is never going to work or they're foolish for joining. They don't receive the support they hoped or wanted for being here. Let's face it, a situation like that could be devastating because that person didn't receive the support they needed to be successful. In that case, the person probably felt they shouldn't have shared.

Whatever you decide about sharing your goals, you have to gauge the situation and your environment.

MOVING FORWARD
I hope moving forward, you continue to reach every goal you desire. Keep making strides to make them happen in 2019 and beyond. I am wishing you the very best of everything.

Have a great rest of the week.

~ Yvette ~


Please feel free to comment: Do you share your goals with others?

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Yvette,
Hi honey, so good to see and hear from you!
I did share my task list to be able to reach my
goals I would like to this year if I reach them
then all is great and if not next year will do
just as well LOL!
Shared my progress report on Monday I think
and even Kyle said I was doing good, I missed
one day of not commenting on blog posts in
WA not too bad :)
Love you and miss you,
Susie

Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. Much appreciated. Good for you, Susie! You are always very active here in WA...and it's awesome to see you here, too. Keep up the great work! See you soon. Have a great week. xoxo

I won't give up either, very inspirational thank you for sharing.

You're welcome. Thank you for the kind words. Much appreciated.

Yvette,
I don't share my goals or the fact that I joined WA because my husband has never supported anything that I did. And I have done a lot. My self worth does not come through others.
Ellen

You go, Ellen. Good for you! Keep moving forward. You've got this! Have an awesome week.

Hi Yvette,
I'm in the group that writes the goals down and then quietly gets busy. For exactly the reasons you mentioned, I don't share. Thanks for a fun post.

I like your approach, Nancy. Keep moving forward and thank you for the kind words. Wishing you all the best.

Hi Yvette, thank you for your sharing! It has been long I remember this word, resolution. Ha. We only register the word ‘goal’ in our mind. :o)

Yes ! Keep moving forward with your goals, Terand. Have a great week :)

Cute poem. I need to remember that.

I share some goals, but not the ones that I expect that my family will negatively react to. They have always disliked my business goals and aspirations. Then once I accomplish them, they are happy. I don't have time to deal with their negativity.

Yvette, I hope the rest of your week is great and productive.

I get what you are saying. You are correct...bypass the naysayers and keep it moving! Thanks for the stopping by and for the comments.

Thankfully I'm still hanging on!

Great! Keep hanging in there. You've got this :)))

I keep my goals in my journal. I only share them with supportive people. I don't need the naysayers saying I told you so. Life happens and turns your world upside down. As I recently experienced. consequently, I am behind with my goals.
Sandy

Sandy, thank you for stopping by and for sharing what you do. I know what you mean about sharing with supportive people. Yes, I do that as well. If you're behind, keep marching through. You will get there. You've got this!

Have an awesome week.

Hi Yvette,
I really enjoyed your post. Sometimes I don't like to share my goals with others or let them know I have started an online business, because most of the time they (your family in particular) will shut you down!! So, I had rather wait until I succeed (And I will). That way I can say, "I have a very successful business on line".

Hope you have a very successful week,
Donna

Donna, thank you for the kind words and for sharing. I totally understand what you're saying when you succeed first and show what you've already done. I like it!

Have a productive week :)

Thank you for that! Was a great pick me up this morning :)

I'm so glad to hear that! Have an awesome day :))

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