Lose Weight - Quit Smoking - Save Money - Pay Off Debt - Keep a Cleaner House - On and On and On
Yet, each year we give up by February 1st, if not sooner. We have lots of excuses as to why we don't resolve our issues. Then we swear we'll do it the next year only to fall victim to February 1st. Hence the never ending revolution of the resolution.
Personally, I LOVE resolutions. I make them every year. Most of the time I'm successful. I didn't make any this past year. I was too busy with married life, school, work, and charity stuff. I had a full plate and I didn't want to commit to anything else at the time. However, in 2013 I made EIGHT (8) resolutions. Yes, E-I-G-H-T and I completed every single one. It's because I'm Super Woman. That and I have a nearly full-proof method.
I've made resolutions for myself already this year. Guess what? I'm going to share my wealth of knowledge absolutely FREE! Please, hold your applause. Ready?
Here's what you'll need:
1) Pen and paper (can use a laptop to type it up, just make sure you can print from it)
2) Access to photos referencing your resolutions (you'll be cutting them out or copying them to your list)
Here's how to make it happen:
1) Write (or type) a rough draft of your resolutions. You've heard this before. People who write down their goals are more successful (keep reading to see how my method is different). Be specific enough to create a goal but not so specific you limit yourself. Example: I want to lose 20-30lbs.
2) This next step is what will make the difference if you succeed or not. Under each resolution, you're going to create a simple action plan. I like to list 3 things to make that resolution a reality. Be as specific as you possibly can, but no more than 3 steps. You want to make plans that are easy and incorporated in to your everyday life. You can not succeed without a plan of action.
3. Write or type your resolutions with action plans in order of difficulty and/or chronologically. This is also where you can add pictures corresponding with your resolution. Why? Trust me. Pictures are motivating. Even cartoon pictures allow for you to envision success.
4. MAKE COPIES AND HANG WHERE YOU'LL SEE IT! Hang them where you'll see your list at least 5 times a day in different places. Hang the list on the refrigerator, in the bathroom, next to the bed, at work, or next to the door you leave out each day. Anywhere and everywhere. Why do I say 5 places? The science behind five is quite technical. Let me explain... it's my lucky number.
I know this appears to be a lot of work, but honestly this method has worked for me. If you continue to miss the mark on your resolutions, give this a try. If it doesn't work, what do you have to lose? Share with me! Let me know if this works for you, too!
PS: Here's one of my resolutions - I am going to blog at least once every 2 weeks. My action plan? Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. Take photos. Take notes. Good luck to you!
I've made resolutions for myself already this year. Guess what? I'm going to share my wealth of knowledge absolutely FREE! Please, hold your applause. Ready?
Here's what you'll need:
1) Pen and paper (can use a laptop to type it up, just make sure you can print from it)
2) Access to photos referencing your resolutions (you'll be cutting them out or copying them to your list)
Here's how to make it happen:
1) Write (or type) a rough draft of your resolutions. You've heard this before. People who write down their goals are more successful (keep reading to see how my method is different). Be specific enough to create a goal but not so specific you limit yourself. Example: I want to lose 20-30lbs.
2) This next step is what will make the difference if you succeed or not. Under each resolution, you're going to create a simple action plan. I like to list 3 things to make that resolution a reality. Be as specific as you possibly can, but no more than 3 steps. You want to make plans that are easy and incorporated in to your everyday life. You can not succeed without a plan of action.
4. MAKE COPIES AND HANG WHERE YOU'LL SEE IT! Hang them where you'll see your list at least 5 times a day in different places. Hang the list on the refrigerator, in the bathroom, next to the bed, at work, or next to the door you leave out each day. Anywhere and everywhere. Why do I say 5 places? The science behind five is quite technical. Let me explain... it's my lucky number.
I know this appears to be a lot of work, but honestly this method has worked for me. If you continue to miss the mark on your resolutions, give this a try. If it doesn't work, what do you have to lose? Share with me! Let me know if this works for you, too!
PS: Here's one of my resolutions - I am going to blog at least once every 2 weeks. My action plan? Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. Take photos. Take notes. Good luck to you!
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