Moments before the turn of a new year, people write things they wish to accomplish - and probably how they will accomplish it. Maybe you are among those that do it. I am. Its actually a nice thing to set out things you want to get done - your resolutions for the year. But then, a lot of things can go right or wrong - such as hurricanes and flooding - that can make it difficult to get your resolutions done.
Did you write a resolution for 2022? The year is coming to an end already. December is around the corner. Its time to start looking at how far you have done. Your progress or lack of it will help you plan your 2023.
Note: If you were not able to do any of your 2022 resolutions, do not despair. Do not feel worthless. If you made your best efforts and things did not work out, please stay strong. After all, being alive and surviving till the end of each year should should be counted an achievement, isn't it?
I did not accomplish much - just one big project
Around the first week of December 2021, I wrote out many things I want to accomplish in 2022. I not only stated my resolutions, I also wrote steps to accomplish them. Like I mentioned earlier, life is always unpredictable and a lot can go wrong in 1 day - not to talk of 1 year. I worked hard to accomplish the things in my resolution. I was able to do some small ones, but there were 3 major things in the resolution.
I planned to fence a property, Drill water borehole and set up an IT facility for my business. These 3 projects are capital intensive, especially the last one. I knew it will not be easy to get all done, while also factoring in smaller projects and daily expenses. But then, 2022 has come and almost gone. Here we are in November. How time flies. Well, of the 3 projects, I went for the one with the largest budget - setting up an IT center for mentorships. I wish to announce that I have accomplished that already. Just finished it few weeks ago.
It was not easy to do it. Extensive planning and being disciplined financially helped me a lot. The IT center will be a place to offer internship and practical computer classes to those that will come for it. Right now, the facility has 20 high-configuration desktop computers. The facility also have a power generating set to back up, just in case there is blackout during classes. I have shared an image of the facility below. You can read more about it in this post.
I took a selfie at my IT facility
Before I invite you to share with me how your own resolution for 2022 has gone, here are 2 things that helped me accomplish the resolution.
2 tips to help with your 2023 resolutions
Many people that have successfully executed their resolutions for the year will tell you what helped them. Personally, the two things I am going to share below have been instrumental in my achieving a big resolution project.
- Start Early: I started working towards my resolutions from the beginning - January 1. It required a lot of hard work, financial planning, and strategies to achieve what I achieved in 2022. I made each day count. Small steps taken daily culminated in the execution of this project. I consciously focused on the big resolution project because once successful, it would be instrumental in the achieving the other two - and so far it has.
So I suggest you start early. Do not complain that business has not settled, or that people are still in merry mood - after all, its the start of the year. If you are able to begin from the first few days of January, you will have time to do all that needed to be done. If there are unforeseen challenges along the way, starting early will give you time to adjust and continue with your plans.
- Do not Procrastinate: Procrastination is one of the biggest challenges to achieving your resolutions - and life goals in general. Fight that laziness, that desire to want to relax and out it off. If you have set out small tasks that you will do each day, try as much as possible to stick to your schedule. Be disciplined and deprive yourself of some comforts you are used to. For example, stick to your time of waking each day and do not sleep on as the rest do. Being able to stick to what needs to be done, and getting them done is a big plus to your achieving your resolutions.
Alright its, time to share with us how your resolution for 2022 has gone.
Did you or Will you meet up with your resolutions for 2022?
The year is almost at its finish. This is November. Share with us how it has gone for you. Did you make any resolution for 2022? If you did, at what stage are you now. Will you meet up with all your resolutions for 2022? Which ones have you accomplished? Share with me in the comment section of this publication.