What not to do to achieve the goals in 2025? Although it seems simple, we often start the year with ambitious goals that do not always materialize, and this ends up causing frustration over the months.
Heloísa Capelas, one of the country's leading experts in self-knowledge, highlights that starting the year with positivity and lightness are some of the key factors to achieving goals in 2025. However, more than the wish list, it is necessary to evaluate what did not work, as it serves as a learning experience.
Heloísa listed some important tips:
Don’t be an immediatist, understand that everything has its time –Every day we face situations that require urgency. That's normal! But in many cases, we give great importance to events that do not deserve such attention. As a goal for 2025, be more patient with yourself, look at yourself with confidence. Make a coherent analysis of moments like this and reflect on whether your behavior is appropriate for the situation. Look at yourself with confidence and lots of affection; after all, you are your best friend.
Don’t procrastinate on your goals and dreams –It is common to postpone the most important goals, whether it's learning a new skill, taking care of health, or investing in a project. Next year, committing to these goals is a way to take control and make concrete steps toward what truly matters; otherwise, you will feel frustrated. It is important to highlight that if the plans did not go as envisioned, it's okay; it's time to stop and rethink the course. By making new and different choices, we will have new and different results. Often, we keep doing the same things because they are familiar and comfortable; however, to achieve something different and better, it is necessary to make different decisions. The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to ask yourself: what choices have brought me here and what changes can move me forward?
Don't compare yourself to others- this tip is extremely important, because when we are in a process of personal growth, comparison can become a trap that limits more than it helps. Although observing others' success and progress can sometimes be inspiring, constantly comparing oneself to others usually causes more stress, demotivation, and even low self-esteem. We all have a unique journey with circumstances, challenges, and experiences that are different from ours. This means that the results achieved by someone else cannot be directly compared to ours, as they involve specific factors and contexts. You are a unique being!
Don't start the year with hurts and resentmentsLearn to forgive and start the year lightly. Experiencing forgiveness opens the door to a new life. It is important to remember that we are imperfect and are in a process of evolution. We make mistakes and cry many times, but we learn a lot from all of it, so, first of all, forgive yourself; only then, with a light heart, will you be ready to forgive others. Look at life and this new period with compassion.
