It's that time of the year when a LOT of people are committing to their New Year's resolutions.. and a time when they are already falling short. If that's you, here are a few tips to help you get back on track.
1. Commit.
Make a firm commitment to achieve your goal. Imagine success, share your dream with others, and develop everyday behavior that becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
2. Take one day at a time.
Experts agree that it takes about 21 days to change a habit. Start with Day One and take every day as it comes, making adjustments when necessary.
3. Think progress, not perfection.
Be realistic. Focusing on perfection will zap your energy and remove your motivation. Do the best that you can do. If you “fall off the horse one day,” get back on the next.
4. Create environments for success.
Design your environment to shape the thoughts and behaviors you desire, and surround yourself with people who support you along the way. Avoid negative people or those who try to sabotage your efforts.
5. Act like a winner.
Successful people distinguish themselves by doing things that are a challenge, things that are beyond their comfort zone. Less successful people take the easy path because they’re afraid, impatient, or too set in their ways to try something different. Model yourself after a winner.
6. Affirm yourself.
Truly successful people acknowledge and reward little successes along the way. Their attitude is positive and their “self-talk” is affirming and empowering. Adopt an affirming mindset.
7. Change one habit at a time.
Changing a habit takes focus, discipline and time. To keep yourself on track, commit to making one change at a time. Think baby steps for the short-term, big results for the long-run.
8. Make it fun.
If there’s no joy in the journey, what’s the point? Celebrate your progress and your discoveries. Relax, laugh at yourself, and keep joy as a key component of your life blueprint.
9. Don’t give up.
Realize some days will be easy, some a challenge. Keep going. A habit is formed when any behavior – good or bad – is repeated enough times for it to become automatic.
10. Get a coach.
If you're finding that your good intentions and lofty goals are getting sidelined by life's everyday pressures — hectic schedules, work deadlines, family issues — get a coach. The structure, accountability and clarity will help you gain more momentum than you ever thought possible. Click here for my all-time favorite coaching program that guarantees soul-satisfying success!
Here's to making 2012 your best year yet!
Leslie Hamp, Creative Catalyst
PS - If you are following the 20-20-20 structure in my book, Create the Life You Crave and its companion, Beautiful Journal, or in my 90-day coaching program, keep the momentum! You have a solid foundation to create intentional change from the inside out, and you'll be AMAZED at what you'll accomplish in just 90 days. Embrace the journey!
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