A New Way to Achieve Your Resolution
It’s resolution time once again. This year, I was intrigued by the NY Times article, “For a Happier New Year, Focus on Your Loved Ones.” In it, writer Holly Burns, posits a new way to make and achieve resolutions. Instead of self-focused goals, Burns suggests making other-serving resolutions – goals with or about others. She then supports this idea with research. The study shows that when we take the focus off the “self,” we can positively impact both ourselves and others.
Struggling with Next Steps
If you’re anything like me, you struggle with achieving your goals. Also like me, with many steps and so much to do, it feels overwhelming.
I have been struggling with my next steps with my aws Studios. My plan is to put most of my efforts into launching my therapy doll into the toy and novelty market. My deadline is this year. It’s a lot to do in a short amount of time. My goal objectives include:
- Setting up a crowdfunding campaign
- Getting quotes and samples of the toy and its companion book
- Creating an eBook
- Getting a doll and book package designed and
- Promoting my “product” with this blog and social media posts.
From Self-Focused to Other-Serving
I’m guessing that, like me, you make self-focused resolutions. These goals center on becoming a better person, have a better body, etc. Often, we don’t get too far with these promises. But I am digging this idea. I like the idea of taking the focus off us. And, making resolutions that impact both ourselves and others.
Perfect Timing
Because of my feelings of overwhelm, I have been looking for a “sign” to keep me going. The idea of making resolutions for others comes at a perfect time for me. we are more apt to keep working on our goals knowing it will affect others. It is the sign I have been looking for.
What Is Your Other-Serving Resolution?
To help you think of a resolution that benefits someone else, here is mine as an example:
In 2025, I resolve to launch my phearnik!® crowdfunding campaign. phearnik!®, or “little fear,” is a small rag doll. It helps fearful kids and adults manage their fears. Once, managed, they can join in and have fun (more about this here and here).
My Other-Serving Resolution Can Help You Make Yours
If you are looking to resolve feelings of fear and anxiety or help others with theirs, phearnik!® can help. The quirky plush teaches fearful kids and adults to be more mindful of their reactions to fear. It prompts its user to make the important brain switch from primitive reaction to a contemporary, non-life-threatening response.
Let’s Achieve our Resolutions Together
In the Comments below, share your resolution (self-focused or other-serving, it doesn’t matter). I’ll support you in your quest to achieve your resolution.
And if you sign up to this blog, you’ll be supporting me. I’ll be updating my resolution – all about helping fearful kids and adults learn an important mental health skill.
Happy New Year!
