Welcome 2011

Tahun baru ini, entah kenapa gue bingung untuk menentukan sebuah jawaban dari satu kata yang selalu naik daun di setiap pergantian tahun… resolusi.

Resolusi: the act of resolving or determining upon an action or course of action, method,procedure, etc.

Apakah karena gue terlalu banyak keinginan yang masih belum tercapai? Atau karena gue merasa Allah sudah sangat baik dengan gue di tahun 2010, jadi ketika pergantian tahun ini jadi sungkan dengan meminta kembali? Atau ternyata karena gue sudah merasa baik-baik saja dengan keadaan sekarang ini, jadi gak butuh resolusi lagi? Aaargh… pusing.

Tahun 2010 kalo dilihat lagi memang adalah tahun yang penuh keajaiban. Resolusi gue, percaya gak percaya.. TERJADI! Awal tahun sudah dimulai dengan memberanikan keluar dari comfort zone di kantor yang sebelumnya setelah 5 tahun mengalami banyak hal. Sempat pesimis, apakah memang jalan gue hanya mentok di tempat itu, hingga akhirnya diberikan jalan oleh yang di Atas untuk masuk ke sebuah perusahaan retail terbesar di Indonesia. Disini, gue juga banyak belajar.. banyak pengalaman baru dan situasi yang belum pernah gue temui sebelumnya, kadang naik.. kadang turun dan menimbulkan pertanyaan besar kembali. Tapi, lagi-lagi, dalam perjalanannya… Allah kemudian menjawab doa dan harapan gue yang gue sampaikan selama berbulan-bulan… Alhamdulillah.

Sekarang gue agak takut untuk memberikan harapan, atau permintaan atau target… Agak takut apakah setelah nikmat ini, akan diberikan cobaan kah? Astagfirullah… Atau takut kalo kembali meminta, nanti disangkanya gak bersyukur… Gak pernah puas.

Akhirnya… gue memutuskan tidak ada resolusi besar di tahun 2011 ini, yang ada hanya harapan. Gue akan berusaha sebaik mungkin dan jika jalannya… maka gue percaya ya memang begitu jalannya. Tahun 2011 ini, harapan agar semua pekerjaan yang gue lakukan bisa lancar, dan memberikan hasil yang baik. Harapan untuk bisa terus bekerja dengan tenang, nyaman dan mendapatkan lingkungan kerja yang menyenangkan. Berharap gak ada drama segala macem, karena gue yakin, kalau situasi sekitar menyenangkan, akan ikut mempengaruhi kinerja kita dalam bekerja.

Amien… Gak muluk-muluk kan kalo gue hanya ingin kenyamanan dan ketentraman dalam pekerjaan sebagai harapan 2011 gue? Harapan ini tentunya sebagai pendamping dari impian terbesar gue, yaitu bisa ke UK dan bertemu dengan inspirasi hidup gue.

Btw, gue baru menemukan satu artikel yang bagus dari http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-stick-to-a-new-years-resolution untuk membantu kita semangat mewujudkan resolusi.

How To Stick To A New Year's Resolution

Everyone has a new years resolution; whether it's to stop smoking, spending more time with the family, or simply dieting. So VideoJug asked leading life coach Dr Sally Ann Law for advice on how to stick to a New Year's resolution. Watch the video to learn more...

Step 1: You will need

• a resolution
• a friend
• will power

Step 2: Just another day

The first thing you need to realise when making your resolution is that New Year's day is just another day. Don't put too much emphasis on it being a brand new start or the day your life will change because this probably isn't the case. Think of it more as a catalyst for change and a jumping off point.

Step 3: Choose your resolution

Review the different areas in your life and think about what is working as well as what isn't. Instead of picking the same old resolutions that you can never seem to keep, like losing weight, giving up smoking or winning an award, choose an area that you know needs improvement rather than a radical change. Think long term and make sure it's something you can realistically see happening. For instance, perhaps you don't see enough of your friends or you never ring your mum. Working on these seemingly simple things may be more rewarding in the long run.

Step 4: Write it down

Once you have decided on your resolution, write it down. You could even make a contract with yourself stating what you will set out to do and sign it to make it official.

Step 5: Get some support

Tell a friend who you trust about your resolution. They will provide you with support and keep you focused on your goal. And if you are wavering at all, their support will ensure you don't give up just in case you feel like a quitter.

Step 6: Review your progress

Break your resolution down into stages so you can track your progress. Look back after a couple of months and see what you're doing right. Try to fix anything that you're doing wrong. For instance, if your resolution was to go to the gym three evenings a week, perhaps you haven't been sticking to it because you always work late. Try going in the mornings instead. Making a minor adjustment could be the key to success.

Step 7: Make more resolutions

When you are doing well at keeping your resolution, you may discover that you are feeling better about other areas of your life too. Going to the gym may lead you to cut out smoking too. Similarly, if you have given up something as part of your resolution, try to find a pleasant and diversionary substitute to keep your mind occupied. Quitting smoking may encourage you to exercise more.

Step 8: Celebrate

Remember to celebrate your successes, but make sure the way you celebrate doesn't go against your resolution. If you cut down on drinking alcohol, it's best not to reward yourself with a glass of wine. Instead, treat yourself to those shoes you've had your eye on or tickets to a play you've been dying to see. You deserve it!

Step 9: Keep going

Why stop now when you've done this well? Extend the timeline of your resolution and work it into your everyday routine. By next year, you'll be more than ready to face your next challenge.


How To Stick To A New Year's Resolution