WEDNESDAY WORD: Beginning Again

As we wrap up January, how are you doing on your new year’s resolutions? If you’re not where you'd like to be, don’t feel bad. FranklinCovey, a time management firm, says one-third of people don't keep their resolutions past January.

The good news is you can begin again.

It's never too late to achieve your goals. The trick is to learn how to make them achievable so you can have the best year yet. Read on! As we wrap up January, how are you doing on your new year’s resolutions? If you’re not where you'd like to be, don’t feel bad. FranklinCovey, a time management firm, says one-third of people don't keep their resolutions past January.

The good news is you can begin again.

It's never too late to achieve your goals. The trick is to learn how to make them achievable so you can have the best year yet. Read on!

Cheers to New Beginnings—Again

As we wrap up January, how are you doing on your new year’s resolutions? If you’re not where you'd like to be, don’t feel bad. FranklinCovey, a time management firm, says one-third of people don't keep their resolutions past January.

The good news is you can begin again.

With every day, whether it’s January 1st or July 1st, you can resolve to take on new challenges anytime.

The key to keeping your resolutions is to make sure they are realistic and meaningful. Focus on one or two things that are most important to set yourself up for success.

Choose SMART Goals

Tackle resolutions with SMART goals, an acronym commonly used in the business world. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Time-Bound. You can apply the SMART strategy to any part of your life.

To get started, zero in on what YOU want. Choose a concrete goal. "I want to get good grades" is too vague. Instead, be specific: "This term, I want to get an A in Nursing Pharmacology." Then break it down. Plan how many hours a week you need to study for that course. Reinforce your resolution by picturing how that A—that dedication—will help you.

The past year has been a challenge for students, faculty and staff. But keep your eyes on the prize. Better days are ahead and opportunities abound if you’re open to them.

Cheers to a year of achievements, learning, and growing!

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