Are you among the masses who sit down on January 1 each year and write out your New Year's resolutions? And then by January 31 abandon them? If so, you're in the majority. If not, then congratulations!

How would you like 2010 to be different? What would you like to accomplish this year that you didn't in 2009? How can you do it differently this year-to make lifelong changes, rather than those that last for only a few months? What are you committed to this year?

These are the questions I ask myself this January 1. And the answer I hear in response is, "Find the motivation and then commit!" For without motivation or a real desire for the goal, most of us will not do what is necessary to reach that goal, to stick with that resolution until we achieve our aim. Motivation will carry you through the challenges, obstacles, and distractions that will inevitably arise. When my book clients get off track, I bring them back by reconnecting them with their motivation.

I like to create systems that carry me from my initial motivation to my ultimate goal. See if this system makes sense to you:
1. Tap into the desire and motivation
2. Write out the goal with clarity and set a date for completion
3. Write out the action steps and enter into daily calendar
4. Set up support systems to stay on track and overcome obstacles
5. Plan a celebration

When it comes to writing that book, e-book, or other info-product you've said you were going to write throughout 2009, the system might look like this:
1. I'm excited to share my expertise and experience to help as many people as possible.
2. I will write a 150-page book or 50-page e-book detailing how to adapt a healthier lifestyle by April 30, 2010.
3. I will set aside 3 blocks of 3 hours every week to write; I will research the market to check competitors; I will research online printers.
4. I will send an email to my writing buddy every time I finish a 3-hour session; I will hire Andrea to edit my book; I will find an artist to design my cover.
5. On June 1, 2010 I will launch my book and invite my friends to a book release party.

You can use this process for any New Year's resolution or goal expanding it as necessary to suit your style. I encourage you to use it and see if your 2010 commitments will become 2010 completions.

I'm here to support you in any way I can. I wish you a Healthy, Productive, and Successful New Year!

 

Copyright © 2010 Andrea Susan Glass and WritersWay. Andrea Susan Glass, owner of WritersWay, specializes in personal and professional development ghostwriting and copyediting. She helps small business owners and entrepreneurs produce and promote books, e-books, and other info-products to brand their expertise, impact others with wisdom, and build passive income. To sign up for a valuable monthly ezine and to get the free report "Your Info-Product Success System" visit http://www.WritersWay.com.