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WotD: The big picture
It may seem shocking, but 2026 is only two weeks away.
I know, right?
The older we become, the faster time goes by.
Know why?
Check out my lesson, The Perception of Time, to find out.
As a new year approaches, we start to think about our goals and plans.
It is easy to focus on small problems or quick wins, but it is important to remember the big picture.
The big picture is the overall view or main idea of a situation, not just the small details.
When we look at the big picture, we can see how each part fits together and what really matters for our future.
In preparing for the New Year, looking at the big picture can help us set better goals.
Instead of worrying about immediate issues, we should ask ourselves: What do I want to achieve in the next year? How do my daily actions fit into the big picture of my life?
By thinking about the big picture, we can make decisions that are good for the long term, not just for today.
Of course, unpredictable short-term troubles will always appear.
Sometimes we have to solve these issues before we can refocus on the big picture.
The key is to stay focused on the big picture even as we address daily challenges.
For example, if you want to save money this year, you might face small expenses that make it difficult.
But by keeping the big picture in mind, you can stay focused on your long-term goal.
As we plan for the year ahead, let’s keep the big picture in mind.
Focusing on the big picture helps us see what is truly important.
By balancing long-term planning with short-term actions, we can make the new year successful.
So, as you write your resolutions for the new year, remember to keep the big picture in mind.
Flesch-Kincaid Readability Test
This post is understandable by someone with at least a 7th-grade education (age 12).
On the Flesch-Kincaid reading-ease test, this post scores 75.
The easier a passage is to read, the higher the score on a scale of 0 – 100.
