Holidays are over. New year’s party
planning is in full swing. Once 2019 arrives, there’ll be yet another clean
slate, a new page in the book of life. And if you’ve been having thoughts of
how to begin writing on the new page, here’s a little help in getting you
started.
Make a goal
Personal –
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I will try and
listen more. Most of the time elders speak out of experience, friends speak out
of concern and coach speaks out of authority. I will not just hear them out but
listen to them, try and understand their point of view, it could help me get a
new perspective on things. I will listen more.
·
I will judge less.
Before I express an opinion, before I pass a comment, before I name names,
before I brand people, I will acknowledge the fact that it’s their way of
being, I don’t necessarily have to act on it. Passing judgement, more or less,
comes as a consequence of my insecurities. I will address my insecurities
rather than judging others for theirs.
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I will consciously
practice empathy. People can sometimes be in a tight spot, a tough situation, a
detrimental environment, bad influence or plain helpless. I will try and see
things from their perspective as well, before I plain downright discard their
viewpoint.
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Respect. I will
respect people, feelings, animals, environment and nature.
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Acknowledge. I will
acknowledge rules, responsibilities, my blessings.
·
I will strive to be
happier, each day.
Athletic –
·
I will
set game goals. I’ll identify the area I need to work upon. I will discuss this
with my coach. I will set small goals and work towards them. I will make such a
list and keep a ticking what I have achieved.
·
I will
keep a positive approach towards sports. I will be conscious of the fact that
playing sports is not all about winning. I will write every lesson I learn from
every time I lose.
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I will
not bully, physically, mentally or emotionally. I will rather spend that time
on improving myself as a person or athlete.
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I will
eat healthy. I will limit my intake of soda, unhealthy food. I will make my
diet chart with my mother’s and coach’s help. I will eat my cheat meal once a
week only when I’ve earned it.
·
I will
drink plenty of water. I will keep track of my water intake during the day.
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I will
not miss my sports practice. Period.
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I will
work on being a better teammate at what I am now.
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If I am
stressed about something or something seems to be bothering me, I will discuss
it with some elder I can trust, either an elder sibling, parent or my coach.
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I will
strive to be a better athlete.