January 1

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Goal Reviews and Mantras

We made it through another year together. And how exciting to look at a fresh calendar and all the hopes and dreams ahead.

Right?!? New years resolutions, and all that?

Except...you're probably aware of the whole "most people give up on their resolutions by the end of March" saying. 

Which always makes me try to think of new ways to stay on track come January 1st, because I tend to also fall in that category.

If you want, give this a try to stay on track for all of 2023.

Write your goals down, and put them in a "mantra document" on your computer.

If you've never heard of a mantra, it's basically something you tell yourself every day to remind you about the person you want to be. 

A mantra document is something you can refer to in writing. And it's great to go over first thing in the morning to keep you on track. 

Add your 2023 goals to this document, and look at it every morning as part of your morning routine.

When you're staring at your goals dead in the face every morning for 365 days straight, you'll probably have a slightly better chance at achieving them.

Or maybe not!

The only way to find out is to give it a try, and let us know what happens a year from now.

Happy New Year, and looking forward to more adventures together here on the blog!

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About Jonathan Roberts

I am the founder and director of the South Shore Piano School, and I have been teaching the piano for nearly 20 years. My work centers around bringing music to the lives of kids, parents, and adults in an enriching, meaningful way. At the South Shore Piano School, my incredible colleagues and I accomplish this through skill-based teaching, community, and an innovative, people-first business model. You can read more about me here.


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  1. Great idea!! I’m doing a shortish 100 day practice challenge and sorta like a mantra document, I put I poster above my keyboard to remind me of my commitment & I’ll X off the sats as i practice. If I complete 100 days successfully, I’ll do 100 more!! Fingers crossed!

    Thank u for being a faithful writer of this blog. U keep us sitting on the edge of our seats waiting for the next post & every one gives us something to think about & consider!! So thank u!!