Keeping Up With Your New Year’s Resolutions What You Need to Do to Stay On Track and Push Forward March is the month of spring time and rejuvenation. It’s also the time when most people have forgotten about the resolutions and goals they set earlier in the year. Have you neglected or given up your goals? If you have, you are far from alone. Most people let their goals fall to the wayside at least by March, if not long before. It comes down to four simple reasons. 1. They set goals that were out of reach or unrealistic. 2. They had zero accountability. 3. They set abstract goals. 4. They didn’t track progress. Setting goals is the easy part. A lot of people say they want to lose weight, eat better, learn a new skill, or try a new hobby, but they don’t define their goals any further. Vague goals aren’t really goals at all. The best way to stay on track is to be as specific as possible. Understand what you need to do to accomplish your goals. Make sure you have access to the appropriate resources that will help you make progress. Resources come in all forms. Look to the people around you for accountability — your family, friends, neighbors, or colleagues. If you don’t want to involve anyone else, keep a notebook or diary to track progress. Or if you are learning a new skill, such as a foreign language for a trip next year, the resource you need may be an app on your phone. When you bring specific goals together with the necessary resources, achieving your dreams becomes more possible than ever before. You just have to take steps to avoid falling into the mistakes listed above. Set attainable concrete goals, track your progress, and check in with someone to keep you accountable. Since it’s been a few months, take a moment to re- view how far you’ve come since January. What do you need to do to make 2018 your best yet?
Stefan has been with Foodtown since 1999 and has been integral to the growth of our company. His management of the deli, kitchen, and food service for our Central Brooklyn store creates a wonderful experience for all our customers. It’s not surprising, because Stefan has an unparalleled understanding of food. As a graduate of the illustrious Institute of Culinary Education in New York, Stefan exhibits incredible knowledge of the industry. He has worked for high-end restaurants and even functioned as a private chef for some time. But if you ask him, his favorite kitchen is right here at Foodtown. “We have the biggest kitchen of any store. We can put out over 180 pounds of food in one sitting!” Stefan is quick to point out that it’s not just the quantity but also the quality that makes him passionate about his work. “It’s such a great company, especially on the food end. We only get the best local ingredients.” The focus on quality makes for delicious food and guarantees our customers have the healthiest options available. One of the biggest reasons Stefan loves working for Foodtown is that we operate with ethical and moral responsibility. “Within the supermarket business, you’ve seen a lot of bankruptcy due to mismanagement. We don’t have that. We’re expanding and growing, and that means we’re doing something right.” He goes on to explain there is growth for the individual EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Stefan Shillingford Foodtown’s Chef Is Ready to Serve
as well. “There’s always room for personal growth. We promote from within, too.”
We’re extremely proud to have an expert like Stefan manning the helm of our Super Foodtown of Bedford Stuyvesant. If you’re ever in Central Brooklyn, stop on by and say hi. You’ll be greeted not only with the best food in the area, but with a warm and friendly person, as well.
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