Resolutions that Last

It’s New Years resolutions time again! Regardless of whether you want to stop doing something or start doing something, the key is going for the long haul and making a lifestyle change.

So, how do we make resolutions that last?

1. Examine your motivation – Why are you doing it? Are you really committed to the cause?
2. Be sure it’s realistic – Set goals with timelines and measurable outcomes that you know you can do to ensure your success.
3. Pump yourself up – Talk to others who have done what you desire. Get inspired; knowing that if they did it, you can too.
4. Develop a support team – Enlist the help of three people that will not only encourage you, but hold you accountable.
5. Write it down – Solidify and make your goal come to life.
6. Devise a strategy for goal attainment – Come up with a step-by-step process.
7. Create a visual reminder of the desired end-result and place it so that it’s in your face everyday.
8. Invest yourself – Schedule time to work towards your goal. Treat it with the same importance as eating, sleeping, and going to work – it’s not optional!

Remember – passion and persistence produce purpose!

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