What kind of picture did you just visualize from title of this article? Did you see final product flying and alight upon a flower? Did you see intricate pattern on wings? Did you smile as you thought about times when you've watched this delicate and lovely creation testing many different opportunities for nectar and then moving on to discover even more delectable treats just around corner? Through this analogy of growth of a cute, fuzzy bug into one of nature's most delightful creations I hope to awaken you from a slumber period you might be experiencing in some part of your life.

Yes, at times we need to be securely wrapped up in order to then slowly crawl out and spread our wings. Unfortunately, many of us stay tightly secured in our safety zone (cocoon) as it is a known factor, uncomfortable as it may be. I know there are areas in my life where this applies. I realize that breaking free would be beneficial but for various reasons I don't muster necessary muscle to burst through to show off my colors.

Each year, people have dreams, make resolutions, and set goals. Perhaps you've said something to effect of: What I don't know I will no longer allow to intimidate me. I will instead view it as an opportunity. Maybe you even added thoughts such as: I won't be shackled by my yesterday's, could have been's, I should have done's, or why didn't I do that. The past is unimportant except that events and outcomes are lessons to be learned. Today is what counts most with a can-do outlook for tomorrow. If so - I'm impressed. And congratulations - you're on your way to achieving more success in your life.

But even without such uplifting attitudes and motivational thoughts - you too will make progress, as long as you keep struggling against mostly self-imposed restraints you see as roadblocks. Remember that each person develops at his or her own pace. You cannot hurry growth; you can only make room for it and thereby encourage it to take place. By letting go of hurts, other peoples expectations of you, and feelings of inadequacy can you take a major leap into bigger world known as freedom.

Now bring yourself back to today. You still have time before end of year to get on a track to achieving what you want. Imagine starting New Year knowing that you've been consistently moving in right direction and will continue to take necessary actions.

Lack of planning is one of reasons why many people get to end of year and feel they haven't achieved what they want. Planning often isn't seen as a priority or much fun. Hold on! If it's not fun, that's way you've chosen it to be. Instead you can choose to have fun with your planning and perhaps even make it into a game. If planning isn't a priority for you, then have you considered messages that you're giving to yourself. Messages such as, "I'm not that important in my life", "I don't deserve these things" or "I'm not likely to do what I say I will".