Well, readers, it is nearing the new year and I suppose it is time for New Year’s Resolutions. Resolving something seems so final- think of the things we resolve: debts, conflicts, plots. Synonyms for resolve that come to mind are conclude and resign and complete. I find it interesting that we’d then call New Year’s Resolutions just that. As if this goal we’ve set for ourselves, this change, is already set in stone. Already finished. How does that set us up for success?! I’ll admit that I can’t think of a single resolution I’ve accomplished. Not one. And, I think in knowing that about myself, I haven’t set any resolutions that are attainable. Does that make any sense? I’ve spent valuable time setting goals that I have no intention of meeting, but I still file away that I was unsuccessful at them. What? In my field, we talk about SMART goals. It is an acronym of course- Strategic, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. This method of goal setting is used in numerous workplaces. And if it works for teams, why wouldn’t it work for individuals.
So here’s my proposal: Let’s be accountabili-buddies. Post here your SMART Resolution and we’ll use this forum as a vehicle for holding ourselves accountable for our progress. Let’s meet a fuckin’ goal this year. I’ll put mine below just to get us started:
- Post more frequently to this blog in order to get my writing muscles back in shape.
- In January, I commit to posting once a week. To be reassessed in February. Content will include topics related to being your accountability partner, but also thoughts based on phrases read and heard that week.
Alright team, lets get resolving!
