We often make resolutions for ourselves, but not in the right way. You see, when most people talk about New Year’s resolutions, they conflate a few things. They say things like: “I want to become fluent in another language, lose 50 pounds, and make a million dollars.” Sound familiar? If you say that, you’re listing the totality of your dreams. In other words, you’re answering the question: “What do I want in order for me to live my ideal life?” That’s not a resolution. That’s a vision statement, i.e. a massive life overhaul.
A resolution – in my opinion – is not synonymous with a goal; it’s merely a promise to yourself to fulfill a goal. So for the above vision statement, one goal could actually be to lose 50 pounds. But there’s more to it, and it involves specificity. We can’t just say that we have a goal. We have to take action to move towards that goal. That’s where your resolution comes into play, but in order for it to actually mean something, the two have to be connected. They go hand in hand.

About Life Navigation: Your destination is your north star, and you have to have both the compass and the map to find it. In other words, the bigger picture is the map, and the details are your compass. That combination is what grounds you and guides you through all changes that need to happen in order for you to reach your objective. When you utilize both well, you can skillfully navigate life.

Small talk is an amazing productivity technique. Trying to separate life from business is an outdated notion, which is why I wanted to write this article. It’s my hope that it will illuminate the benefits of team bonding because it makes a huge difference in productivity, no matter your industry. I say it often, and I’ll repeat it again here: what affects our work usually has nothing to do with work, and it’s time that leaders everywhere better understand this and implement a more modern strategy.

There are two types of goals: fixed goals (short-term goals) and flexible goals (long-term goals), and it’s important to understand which you are focused on when planning your year and goal-setting.