It’s a new year and an ideal time to consider what you want to accomplish in 2024. Whether personal or professional, reaching your goals will require energy. Recognizing your progress requires perspective, and enjoying the journey requires presence. Here are 5 essential elements to achieving your goals like a champ.
REST
The human race requires rest to run the race. Building margin into our daily schedule, avoiding overscheduling our calendar, and getting enough restorative sleep are essential to function at our best. Take mental breaks – get outside to enjoy our trails, open spaces, and parks.
FUEL
Healthy nutrition is our fuel for life. Nature gives us everything we need. It’s our ‘farmacy’ for the fuel and medicine we require to make 2024 the best it can be. Start your week at the Ladera Ranch Farmers Market each Sunday to get your week off to a great start.
MINDSET
Starting each day or week with gratitude helps maintain a healthy mindset. It puts things into perspective and allows us to engage with our family, neighbors, and community in a productive way. Create a list of things you enjoy. Make a list right now. Share it with a friend.
GIVE
Whatever you want more of, give some of it away! Want more energy? Expend some by hiking the trails. Desire more time or money? Try being more generous. Volunteer! It’s a fascinating principle that works. Invest your time and resources locally and make a difference.
ENJOY
Goals are more fun when you see them as a journey rather than a destination. Enjoy the process and the progress you make as you strive toward them. Be present and enjoy the time with a loved one, and where you are, right now.
Imagine what our community could look like this year if our families and neighbors were well-rested, better grounded, and more positively engaged with a mindset of gratitude. Imagine if we fully enjoyed what we have right now.
So, set goals. Big ones. Incorporate these essential elements, and go for the gold!
