by Shane Hylton
Columnist
So let’s look at what you can do to make good resolutions and keep them.
First, get rid of the idea of a resolution. Let’s call it what it is, a goal. Goals need to follow a process in order to be successful. Goals fall into two categories: short term and long term. A short term goal is meant to be a small step that works you toward a long term goal. Short term goals should be easy to accomplish and attainable in no more than two weeks and should be a stepping stone to a long term goal. Long term goals, can be anywhere from one month to several years. When setting goals one should start from the finish and work backwards. This gives you a road map on how to get there. Would you go on a trip of a thousand miles without a map or GPS? Not unless you have been there before. It would not make any sense to do that. So, take your long term goal and divide it into a few smaller long term goals. Then take those long term goals and break them down even further into what I call the baby steps. The baby steps are basically your short term goals. These baby steps are the things will get you to that long term goal. Make sure that the baby steps are easily attainable and lead into the next step. The most successful people are usually the best at goal setting. These people will even work their baby steps into daily goals. That is usually what sets them apart from everyone else, they are organized almost to a fault.
Now, you have your goals set for the New Year. What’s left then? Well then it’s time to implement them and stick to them. Put your goals somewhere that you can look at them every day. The more you remind yourself, the better and more likely you will be able to finish your goal. Then stay disciplined and get stubborn. Another overlooked part is to not only believe that you can accomplish your goal, but to know you can do it.
So make those goals realistic, and then stick to them! I look forward to hearing home many of you actually stuck through.
Around town
UND Athletic Fan Lunch
The Alerus Center will play host to the UND Fan Luncheon on January 4th. Hear from UND coaches, have a great lunch and get ready for upcoming games at the UND Fan Luncheon. Eeryone is welcome to attend the luncheons, which are held at the Alerus Center before home football and men’s hockey games. The cost is $10 for a buffet style meal, including beverage and dessert. Doors open at 11:30 with the program starting at noon.
For more information contact: Matt Jacobson 701-792-1417
Harlem Globetrotters
Your family’s smiles will begin before you even get to the show as the Harlem Globetrotters 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour takes kid participation to a wwhole new level. For the first time ever, fans will decide the rules for the game that could affect the final outcome. Vote for your favorite, craziest rule now at www.harlemglobetrotters.com, then see the winning rules implemented live into Globetrotter basketball. After the game, Globetrotter stars remain on court for autographs and photographs with fans.*
Before the game, take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience with your family where you get to actually spend time on the court with the Globetrotters – shooting, trying out ball tricks, autographs and photos! The unique 30-minute pre-show, “Magic Pass,” will create memories of a lifetime.
This year´s Globetrotters roster features stars such as Special K Daley and Flight Time Lang. They will join many other fan favorites, including, 7-ft 8-in TinySturgess (the world´s tallest pro basketball player), 5-ft 2-in Too Tall Hall (the shortest Globetrotter ever), and female star T-Time Brawner.**
* subject to availability
** rosters may vary in each city and are subject to change # All customers must have a game ticket AND Magic Pass for entry. Magic Pass sold separately. Soft/rubber soled shoes must be worn on court.
Tip-off is set for 7 PM at the Alerus Center on January 4th!
For more information go to www.harlemglobtotters .com