Hello, Lovelies.  Today I wanted to encourage you all to reflect upon the money, career, and lifestyle goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the year.  It is easy to be motivated at the beginning of every year because many of us view that time as a master reset.  With December being a time of reflection we take the time to think about all of the things we could do better.  We then set up goals for the new year.  By January we are ready to make a plan and act on those goals and by May…. well, let’s just say sometimes things fall off a bit.  If you have fallen behind or off track for your goals, don’t worry.  You might just need a moment to stop and refuel.  The moment you are ready to quit is usually the moment before a miracle. Don’t give up.  

Are Your Goals Still Relevant?

A lot can happen in four months, so it good to go back to your goal’s list to see which ones are still relevant, which ones need be adjusted, which ones need more of you to make them work, or which can be removed altogether. Leaving irrelevant goals on your list takes up unnecessary space in your mind and takes the focus away from things that really matter.

Stop & Refuel

The truth about accomplishing a goal is that the journey is not always fun nor easy.  We are so quick to give up on things just because they get hard.  If being the boss was easy then everyone would be the boss.  If being fit was easy then everyone would probably be walking around showing off their 6-pack (certainly I wouldn’t be the only one rocking a crop top on the weekends).  If having no debt was easy, then people would probably be less flashy and invest in things, people, and experiences that really matter.  The thing is, instead of fixating on the journey, find your energy in picturing the end result of the work.  How would your life change if you accomplished the money, career, and lifestyle goals you set for yourself?  Would you be happier?  Would you live a richer life?  Is it a life that your 20-year-old self would be proud of? Figure out what is keeping you from taking these steps.  The only way to walk is mile is one step at a time.  The same is true for you and your goals.  Now think about this, what happens if you keep doing things exactly like you have been doing them?  Are you happy with the state of your finances?  Is your career where you want it to be?  Are you currently living the life you deserve?  If so, keep pushing girlfriend.  If not, take the rest of the day to stop and refuel so you can crush your goals in the second quarter of the year.   Stay Fab!