Change is a constant. People gravitate toward constants, but may struggle with the concept of change itself. Many people think favorably of things that remain steady, predictable, and planned. However, we also tend to build things around great change: changing of seasons, political figures, weather, a new school year, etc. So, when summer begins its transition into fall, it's natural to feel either a sense of upheaval and/or renewal. This time of the year begs us to face the ever-constant: our relationship with change.
Just as we go into the New Year with a sense of renewal and hope, so too can September be the time of transition and reevaluation. In fact, this month can be called a 'temporal landmark' which is a significant time where goal-setting creates a boost in motivation and psychological sense of a clean slate. This can be a time of self-reflection and separation from the past. You can make September a routine "checking-in" point in the year to identify whether or not you are hitting your goals and/or achieving what you want in life.
Ride the same back-to-school energy by using that mindset to carry you through an intentional look at your year. A few bits of advice that can help you on your way:
- Revisit goals you set earlier within the year.
- If it's not working, reset it.
- Break down goals into smaller, manageable ones.
- Create a way to track your progress.
- Keep things simple.
You can set practical steps towards your goals or create new habits starting this fall - it's the perfect new start to the year! 🍁
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