Be a Goal Digger

Wow, what a rollercoaster of a year it has been! It’s been a rough year, from the elections to the hike to the removal of the fuel subsidy to more hikes in prices…Whew…we are really passing through a lot. All these can definitely allow you to forget and trash your goal(s) for the year. I mean who has time for work goals when you are trying to stay alive? However, in your hustle to do your job and make the raba, you have fallen back into those habits you swore off at the beginning of the first quarter. No more excuses (that’s another habit to ditch), we can all relate to the chaos life throws our way. But here’s the deal: how about using this quarter to reevaluate, refocus, and make some serious amends?

Let’s dive into some of the things you can do better this quarter.

1. Give up your unhealthy lifestyle.

With all that Covid has taught us, some of us still neglect our health. You don’t wash your hands after using the bathroom, you sneeze, and cough nilly-willy, even on your colleagues. SMH!  Sanitize, use a handkerchief, and above all use a nose mask.

Also, eat healthy and exercise regularly.

2. Set personal and professional goals. Be a goal digger.

Okay, so this is not new, it was all over our appraisal form. Did you set any goals at the

beginning of the year? How many have you achieved? Or you are just passing through the year as long as you get your daily 2k? Wetin concern you concern goals. No be football pitch. Hmmm!

Make a list of your goals, then take responsibility for achieving them so you may feel successful. This is just the second quarter, you still have time to reassess and realize at least one of your goals.

3. Take a break.

Relax! Nothing is under control. Loosen the reins, you will see that things will still go well enough. If you break down due to stress, someone else will take over, and maybe even do better. No be you wise pass!!!

Step away from your desk and take a rest on your bed. Take a walk. Accept that hangout invite.

Take that vacay! Prioritize your mental health.

4. Cancel toxic/sponge people.

These people are thieves, they steal your joy, your energy, your progress, omo, everything good in your life will be soaked up by toxic people. The more you hang around them, you start to become like them; sad, angry, and generally toxic. You must avoid them and cut them completely out of your life.

Don’t allow anyone to walk around your mind with their dirty feet; Gandhi said that.

5. Create work/life balance.

It is important to never get busy making a living that you forget to make a life. I’m talking to you and you. Which one suffers more, work or life? Make time for both. How can you carry work on your head and ignore your family, health, and general well-being? No be juju be that?

The key, though, is to schedule your priorities and prioritize what is on your schedule.

Overall, just have fun, accept yourself, push yourself out of your comfort zone, and do

something crazy but legal. Enjoy the thrill of learning, accept to reject some ideas and ideologies, eliminate negativity, count your blessings, and be grateful. Stay healthy physically and mentally!!!