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This is a new stage in the life of each of us. In order to make this year internally the most productive for everyone, Sofia Okhrimenko, a psychologist at the Poker University project, has prepared a very useful article. So, why do we start a new life with the New Year? The human psyche is designed in such a way that it is easiest to start a change in life from the end of the old period. Therefore, the New Year is a great time to start introducing something new into your life. The main thing is not to abandon your intentions and bring your plans to the end.
1. Basic rules for introducing the new into your life
From a psychological point of view, first of all, you need to understand that in order to introduce the new, you always need to get rid of the old in your life. Since it is “old” as a load, it pulls you below the level of opportunities that you can already achieve.
Obstacles to success
Think rationally and think about what exactly prevented you before, why couldn't you achieve a high level in something? It is advisable to write out everything in points so that you can see clearly. Big changes don't happen abruptly. If the goal is to start something from the new year, start preparing in advance.
Performing simple actions today, you will prepare yourself for great efforts and start the process.
The old schemes no longer work
Decide for yourself what old schemes you are ready to give up, what things you are ready to move away from this year in order to leave time and energy for a new one.
Formation of goals
Specify a list of new goals you would like to achieve this year. When setting goals, it is better to rely on the SMART technique, which is used for effective goal-setting. This abbreviation was first used by George Doran in 1981.
| SMART | Decrypted: |
| Specific | “specific” |
| Measurable | "measurable" |
| Achievable | "achievable" – remember that the requirements for yourself are too high and expectations can play an unpleasant joke with you |
| Relevant | "up-to-date" |
| Time-bound | "time-limited" |
- Each letter of the abbreviation of the technique indicates the criterion to be met by the correct goal.
Cast aside fears
Describe your concerns and fears that you feel may prevent you from achieving these goals. All your fears need to be worked out. So that they do not have a strong influence on your personality.
Looking to the future
Try to formulate in detail a complete and complete picture of what you want to achieve. How do you see yourself in this? What qualities do you have while doing this? Paint a portrait of yourself and your personality in your head as much as possible. Identify and write down the main qualities that you possess. This is exactly what you should focus on.
It is important to remember that new qualities that you will train and upgrade can be developed on the basis of your existing strengths.
The Art of Small Steps
Systematically move towards achieving your new goals, remember that any goal is a system of small steps to achieve it. Design and create exactly the motivation that will ignite you from the inside. If you feel that something prevents you from moving forward with full confidence – come to consultations with our psychologist Sofia, where you will analyze these issues in detail.
