Without a Vision

 What a year it has been! How many of us started the year off with a list of resolutions we were determined to see through? Travelling to 5 different countries...completing a course...going to the gym...

The more 2020 began to unfold, the more many of us had to either adjust or remove items from our calendar. There were memes and videos of people throwing their calendars away come the middle of the year, as it seemed to not make sense anymore to try and stick to the plan.

This year has definitely come with challenges that we didn't see foresee in 2019. We've lost loved ones and businesses, we've had to postpone weddings and family holidays and have had to adapt to a whole new way of living. 

I know I came to a point where I started question the importance of planning when life was becoming more and more unpredictable. Literally, throw caution to the wind and take each day as it comes. Not bad things to do, however, it's important we don't lose sight of our goals and the achievements we are working towards.

After the type of year it has been, it can be so easy to feel as if there is no point - we are in no control of what is going to happen next. However, we have to still hold onto our goals, our vision, what we are hoping to achieve. 

One thing I have learned over the past couple of years (life seems to have been teaching me before the pandemic) is that things won't always go as planned. This doesn't mean that we will stop making goals just that we may have to make some amendments. I can't go to the gym everyday, but I can exercise at home or go for walks. I can't travel abroad, but I can travel to somewhere new in the country. We need to continue to plan and set goals to help us in looking ahead and not stay stagnant. 

We need to ensure that we hold onto and keep in front of us the vision and remind us that despite our inability what is going to happen next, we can still continue to work towards being better versions of ourselves. 

As we approach 2021, I encourage you to make goals allowing you to keep focused on your vision and continue to unlock your potential.