5 Mistake Most People That Made The First Quarter Look Horrible!
It was Friday 31st of march, 2023 when I decided to binge on Twitter and I saw different funny comments about the first quarter of the year and how stressful and annoying it was. Someone even went as far as saying "He didn't wish to experience this kind of first quarter in his life again". In as much as these comments were funny, they stroke a cord in my heart and this is why I decided to write to you.
While I understand what those who tweeted about the first quarter were saying and where the perspective they were coming from, I must also state emphatically that most times we are the problem of our problem. The only reason why we don't know or it looks oblivious to us is that we are blinded and assumed other things are the problem.
If you as a person learn to take a retrospective look into your life, you will discover what the true problem was and the role you play in them.
One of the five reasons why the first quarter looks horrible is that you probably set goals that you don't have the capacity to handle and fulfil. Sometimes you have no business setting new goals if you know you don't need to.
I see a lot of people set goals and I know well enough that they haven't built the capacity to actualize those goals. For instance, Imagine someone who has done any volunteering job or something recognizable but set a goal in January to become a UN ambassador by the second quarter of the year. How feasible is this goal? The truth is such kind of goal is not achievable because there is no capacity developed enough to supply or fund that dream. Hence when such a person gets rejection emails from the UN, they feel dejected and discouraged. No, my dear, you are the one giving yourself an unwarranted headache.
So instead of setting humongous goals, set small, smart and actionable goals.
The second reason why your first quarter may look horrible is probably that you didn't set actionable plans for your goals hence you felt you had wasted time because you didn't achieve anything. While this is not good, you really don't need to beat yourself up.
Everyone makes mistakes and you are part of 'everyone'. You are not perfect hence take this as a mistake and correct your mistake. It is not enough to make your first quarter look miserable.
Thirdly, you probably feel downcasted and discouraged from the first quarter of 2023, simply because you are comparing your progress with another person.
Comparison is a stealer of joy and a waste of precious time that you could have invested in making something better. People doing better than you (if truly they are doing better than you) should be a reference point to tell you that your dreams and goals are achievable.
Instead of comparing, Let it Inspire you!
Fourthly, Lack of focus is why many people did not achieve their goals in the first quarter of the year or why they have a horrible first quarter. People really need to learn how to focus on one thing till completed and not try to focus on five things at the same time.
Many people in Nigeria lack focus, which can lead to a lack of direction and purpose. It is crucial to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve in the first quarter of the year and stay focused on your goals. Avoid getting sidetracked by irrelevant activities and focus on the essential tasks that will help you achieve your goals. This way, you can have a great month, quarter and even a great year.
The last reason why I believe your first quarter looks horrible maybe with a sprinkle of misery is that you forgot to add fun to your life.
I understand that you were engrossed with work and you forgot to be human. Sadly you are still human and you won't and cannot stop being human.
Your humanity is not a hindrance to your strength and an opportunity to rejuvenate your strength.
Making time for fun, relaxation and pleasure is important for our mental health and body well-being. You should take out time monthly or weekly for a hangout, to do a hobby or even a vacation.
In conclusion, in the next quarter, I expect you to take note of the little wins you won and appreciate yourself for them. What this will do to you is to keep your heart in a state where it sees fulfilment even if you haven't crushed those big goals yet.
Above all, I hope that you focus on your focus this second quarter (this year also). I also hope that you stop comparing yourself with other people and find yourself worthy of all the love and blessings you deserve...
I hope this piece of writing helps you? If it does, you can write me a comment in the comment section.
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