Over the past few days many of us committed to personal improvement in the coming year. A contrast to Thanksgiving, when we reflect on what is and has been, the dawning of a new calendar year pushes us to look forward. It also shifts our focus from external people and things for which we are grateful to our own shortcomings. We celebrate others despite their imperfections, yet challenge ourselves to advance toward perfection.
How often do we lift our glass in our own honor?
I’m naturally forward focused. I love change and the possibility of creating something different or better. I believe we can always improve. I’ve also come to realize improvement is more about evolving than changing. Before exciting ourselves about what we can become, we must appreciate our existing accomplishments and talents.
Take another look at your New Year resolutions and consider any edits that make your goals an evolution of the best you. Take a moment to celebrate what you’ve already accomplished and become. Maybe even treat yourself to one more glass of champagne.
Cheers to you!
