MY NEW YEAR DREAMS

Change is difficult but at the same time very easy. It is difficult because it requires sacrifice, discipline, determination and courage to achieve. This is about positive change which comes with amazing rewards. On the other hand, when we idle about, procrastinate or do things that are illegitimate, we experience negative change which of course comes with regrets, slavery, poverty, depression, etc.

A new year is here again. Other years may have been wasted years to so many people. Will you again watch this year to slip off with an empty diary? This year has a lot of blessings locked up in it and among those blessings are admissions to study higher, job creation abilities, job opportunities, business expansion, personal cars and houses, etc. These blessings are not for everybody. They are for those who are ready and prepared to plan ahead, strategize and implement. Spice your year with worthwhile activities and be more fulfilled. Make every hour in this year count. It starts now.

Some of these nuggets below can help you.

1.      Don’t just say what you will do, write them down in your diary and make sure you consult your diary. It doesn’t end there; make sure you write the time you want it accomplished and work towards it.

2.    Replace those old habits which might distract you with better ones. If you are the type that can watch T.V for a long time, try spending some of those times with people who will help you realize your dreams.

3.    Share your dreams with people. Some of the people you share your dreams with might be interested to partner with you or give you suggestions or solutions on how to realize your dreams. You might even be surprised that they will be the ones to remind you in a case that you forget. I bumped into my old friend sometime ago and gave her a copy of my book. I was shocked when she said, “Ah! Olive, you told us you will write a book and you have published one; it is remaining for you to build your school”. It was at that point that I remembered that owning a school is part of my dreams, as those dreams were shared when I was in secondary school and I have no knowledge of diary then.

4.    Define your intentions. What you intend to achieve or the end result of your dreams when achieved will give you the needed motivation to fire on.

5.     Forget about your past failures or reasons for such failures and try new things. It might just be your time to succeed.

6.    Distance yourself from people that distract or discourage you from achieving your dreams and be closer to those who inspire you to do great things.

7.     Don’t jack all trades only to master none. Prioritize your goals and take as much as you can at a time.

8.    Track your progress on daily basis and make sure a positive change or result is occurring.

9.    Crown your daily efforts with prayers. Make sure you communicate or keep in touch with your maker.

If you can start this January to make daily progress, you will laugh by December. No matter the situation or circumstance, you can add value to your existence. More grace!

We wish you a successful New Year!

Written by Olive Chinyere Amajuoyi

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