Yep, now is the time. Tons of resolutions will be made (and broken). Commitments galore! Many human beings seem to have an insatiable appetite for self-flagellation. Don’t be that guy (or girl). Here is a simple way to make some commitments and stick to them. Follow these steps and succeed! You will feel good about yourself and none of your relationships will suffer. Doesn’t that sound pretty cool?
It’s the beginning of a new year!
What does it mean to you? Many of us think about changes we would like to make, commitments we want to keep, and positive habits we want to form.
Unfortunately, many of us will stop any real progress we make in these endeavors through self-sabotage.
Here are some simple steps you can take to ensure successful goals in the upcoming year:
- Find an internal motivation. Even if the initial push to change is a result of the counsel of someone else, find an internal and self-loving reason to make this change… and write it down.
- Set tangible and measurable goals.
- Share your goals with someone who will support you, such as a good friend, a coach or a mentor.
- Keep a written account of the steps you are taking to reach these goals. No step is too small to track. Remember to celebrate your progress.
You may have heard this advice before in some form. There is a reason…
It works!
There is a ton of information and support available specifically designed to help you make the positive and permanent changes in your life. Create a strong foundation by remembering why you are seeking changes.
A better life is what you deserve.
The transformation of your life is constant. There may be times when this is more dramatically evident, but the process is ongoing. As a self-aware creature you are given multitudes of opportunity to recognize this fact. There is no greater reflection of your sustained metamorphosis than your relationships.
Remember that you have created relationships with people who support your success. They want you to achieve your dreams. If they don’t know exactly how to advise you, they will point you in the direction to go so you can find the information you need. Does this sound like your relationships? If not, change who you surround yourself with.
Saturday night I had the pleasure of attending a Paul McCartney concert at Piedmont Park in Atlanta, Georgia. It was an amazing experience, one of the more exceptional events I have ever attended. It was the combination of the scence, the number of people, the fact I was there with my family ( our mutual love of The Beatles was part of what brought my wife and I together), and the music. However, my wife pointed out something of major significance.