Section 1.1: Aligning with Your True Self

Are you aiming to shed pounds because you think a slimmer version of yourself would be appealing? Do you desire wealth to boost your confidence? Are you trying to impress those around you through your self-improvement journey?

Many resolutions stem from an idealized image or a profound sense of lack. Goals based on an idealized vision often lack the energy to sustain themselves and quickly fizzle out if not supported by deeper motivations. Similarly, if your resolutions are attempts to compensate for feelings of inadequacy, any setbacks may lead you to abandon them altogether.

To pursue your goals effectively, take a moment to pause and reflect. What does the journey toward weight loss feel like? How do you experience the process of increasing your income?

Your doubts and insecurities won’t drive you to success. Fortunately, there is a more powerful force within you: your True Self. This energetic essence contains the potential for everything you can achieve. It provides the wisdom, energy, and resilience needed to overcome challenges and make progress toward your aspirations.

Best of all, your True Self is always present. If you can connect with this inner force, it will radiate through all your endeavors. Despite obstacles, you can draw upon this inner strength to uplift you.

Make it a daily practice to tune into your True Self each morning. You may be surprised by what you discover.

Subsection 1.1.1: Embracing Resistance

The power to achieve your goals lies within you through your True Self. However, you also face significant resistance.

After the initial surge of motivation that comes with the New Year, anxiety and self-doubt can overwhelm you. It’s easy to create excuses for why you can’t continue. Often, these excuses mask uncomfortable emotions you may not want to face.

This year, try a different approach: welcome the resistance. Acknowledge your feelings and explore them with curiosity. The more you allow yourself to feel this resistance, the more you can transform it. By embracing these feelings, you may find your motivation returning.

Section 1.2: Accepting the Cycles of Motivation

Energy is never constant. It’s unrealistic to expect to feel motivated or happy all the time. Each peak of energy will eventually be followed by a trough.

Even those who seem perpetually cheerful often pay a heavy price for maintaining that façade. Behind closed doors, they may struggle with depression or health issues due to pushing themselves too hard. They are not in tune with the natural rhythms of their vitality.

Resistance will always be part of the equation. Motivation will wane, and feeling low is a part of life. However, if you maintain your faith, you’ll recognize that the vibrant energy within you will return.

At times, you may need to force yourself to act, while other times, it’s essential to honor your feelings of resistance. Throughout this process, stay connected to your True Self. Avoid distractions and excuses. Accept the low energy and trust that an upswing is on the horizon.

As the seasons of motivation come and go, be mindful of where you are in this cycle. Treat yourself with kindness and recognize that high motivation is not a constant state. Embrace the resistance and ride the waves of inspiration when they come.

If you approach your resolutions in this manner, each New Year can become an opportunity to reaffirm goals that truly resonate with your authentic self, rather than simply setting and forgetting them.

I wish you strength, wisdom, and determination as you navigate your journey in 2024.