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Inspiration

Keeping momentum alive:

Sustaining your New Year's goals

he first weeks of the new year often bring a partnerships, plan your research and outreach efforts for
surge of energy and inspiration. Fueled by the the same time each day. By creating consistency, you'll
promise of fresh beginnings, many of us in the reduce the need to rely solely on fluctuating willpower.
T payments industry set ambitious goals, deter-
mined to make this year the best one yet. 4. Track progress and adapt
Keep a journal, app or tracker to monitor your progress.
But as the weeks progress and life resumes its usual pace, Seeing tangible evidence of your achievements reinforces
the initial excitement can fade. So how do you keep the your efforts. Don't hesitate to tweak your approach if, for
momentum alive and ensure your goals don't become example, a vertical you've set your sights on turns out to
distant memories by February? Here are some strategies not be a good fit for your company. Flexibility keeps your
to sustain your drive. journey engaging and aligned with your evolving needs.
1. Reconnect with your why 5. Find accountability and support

Every goal is rooted in a reason—a deeper "why" that Share your goals with a friend, team up with a colleague
inspired it. Revisit the motivations behind your goals. pursuing similar aims, or join a peer-to-peer mentoring
Whether it's diversifying your merchant portfolio, group. Accountability creates a sense of commitment,
establishing new business partnerships or improving while support offers encouragement when enthusiasm
your health, write down the benefits you'll gain and the dips.
changes you'll feel when you achieve them. Visualizing
the end result can reignite your passion. As the novelty of January wears off, maintaining
2. Break it down momentum is about creating sustainable systems and
celebrating progress. Stay consistent, and remember: the
Ambitious goals can feel overwhelming when faced all at journey matters as much as the destination. By keeping
once. Break them into smaller, actionable steps. Celebrate your focus and energy alive, this year's goals can become
the completion of each step, no matter how minor it seems. lasting achievements.
Progress, no matter how incremental, builds confidence
and keeps you moving forward.
3. Establish routine over relying on motivation

Motivation wanes, but routines stick. Embed your goals
into your daily schedule until they become habits. For
example, if you've committed to establishing new business Kate Gillespie, President and CEO

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