How to Make New Year's Resolutions That Really Work
But real success requires baby steps every day of the year - a change in attitude, learning something new, taking action towards your goals. It doesn't matter how small the changes are; over time they add up to success. Imagine if you could add one new habit every month. In a year with 12 new habits under your belt your life could be entirely different.
Start by identifying three life changes you have been putting off. This can be anything from quitting smoking, saving an extra $50/week, repaying your mortgage, losing weight, writing a novel or learning new skills.
Three life changes that I want to make that will improve my life:
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
Now pick one of these and turn it into a goal. Keep in mind, goals: Are specific e.g. lose 20 kg, repay an additional $6,000 off the mortgage, write 500 words every day on my novel Have a time frame e.g. by 30 June 2007 They must also be achievable. It's okay for your goals to be difficult, but if they're beyond your reach you'll give up. Remember, baby steps are the key…
My goal is:
Now that you're fired up now is the time to take immediate action! e.g. write a budget, have a healthy lunch, decide on a title for your novel, skip dessert, advertise for a flatmate/boarder. Make it real by getting started today.
One action I can take today that will bring me closer to my goal is:
A further three actions I can take this week that will bring me closer to my goal are:
1. _____________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________
3. _____________________________________________________
So what are you waiting for? Have a Happy New Year and good luck with your goals.
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Talia Mana is a Health Psychologist, inspirational speaker and author who specialises in personal growth and wellness. She is the founder of the Centre for Emotional Well-Being.
Her first book, Romancing the Frogs: A Singles Guide to Love & Happiness helps people find love. Her second book The Art of Calm: Freedom from Stress and Worry offers more than 100 tips on stress management and is based on her own experiences with stress-related illness. Talia is currently researching emotional eating and mental health issues.
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