How to Draft Practical, Achievable New Year Resolutions

If we could first know where we are, and wither we are tending, we could then better judge what to do, and how to do it. - Abraham Lincoln

Most often than not, people tend to consider the subject of drafting their New Year resolutions in a lighter vein. On the contrary, the planning and execution of New Year resolutions should be considered an earnest and responsible task that one owes to self, family and the society as a whole. The whole gamut of drafting the New Year resolutions can be converted from a mechanical annual ritual to a creative and fruitful exercise with a little extra effort.

With the help of the following tips, you will be able to put down a list of New Year resolutions that are meant to be kept; that will actually help you become a better 'wholesome' individual- personally, professionally, socially and spiritually. You will find the whole process of drafting the New Year resolutions' list a surprisingly fresh and pleasant task; something that can be cherished throughout the New Year. No more apprehensions. No more guilt pangs. No more snide remarks.

Here is how you would go about putting together your act of drafting a list of some practical, achievable and 'unbreakable' New Year resolutions:

Step 1: Do a SWOT Analysis of your last one year.

S for your Strengths. What were your plus points regarding your performances and achievements at personal (physical, mental, spiritual), professional and social levels during last year? Do you have a yearning for further improvements in the coming year? Make a list.

W for your Weaknesses at all the levels mentioned in the preceding paragraph. What do you think were the reasons for those weak performances? Make a list. Do not cheat yourself. Be honest! For each weakness, jot down the positive changes you would make (in your attitude and actions) during the next few months.

O for Opportunities that knocked on your door during the last one year. How many did you utilize? How many did you miss? Make a list of opportunities that you would not want to miss again.