What's so magical about the January 1 date that makes you think you're going to achieve your goals?
Well, maybe nothing.
I just got done listening to my favorite podcast, 5by5's Back To Work with Merlin Mann where Merlin was shooting down the idea of making new years resolutions. And we all know that new years resolutions are bogus anyways - we hear it from everyone - Why wait until January 1? Why not start now? Everyone fails at their new years resolutions, anyway. I don't believe in making any new years resolutions.
I get all of that. However, I still want to improve. I want to make myself better. And maybe there is nothing magical about that January 1 date, but I will say this - New Years is probably my favorite holiday. The reason is because - although spending time with friends and family and buying gifts and eating food is great - New Years is about cleaning it all up. It's a breath of fresh air after being stuck in the house all Christmas break. It's refreshing.
New Years is a time to reflect on your previous year - what you did good, what you could've done better. New Years is a time to think about the next year - plan out what you can.
So, I'm not totally against the idea of new years resolutions - because I think this is the time of year to have optimism. It's the time of year to make things happen and get excited about things. So I will set some personal goals this January 1.
What's so magical about January 1? Nothing besides the fact that it's 1/1 - it's brand new year and we have the freedom, ability, and hope to make something happen - that's what's magical about it.
Happy New Year!