Habits

We've talked a lot in this challenge about how to stay on track with your resolutions. There are a lot of tricks and strategies for pushing past resistance and finding the motivation you need to succeed. As we near the end of our time together, I'd like to address some things not to do as you pursue your goals. These are some of the most common reasons people fail in trying to … [Read more...] about Watch Out For These Resolution Pitfalls

I'm a big advocate of asking for help when you find yourself struggling. This is true with regard to personal issues, work challenges or relationship struggles. Trying to push through alone isn't necessary and can make your life much more difficult than it needs to be. I know it can be hard to admit that you need some help, but doing so is often the best decision you'll ever … [Read more...] about A Mentor Or Coach Can Be Helpful In Reaching Your Goals Faster

I've mentioned before that sometimes it takes mind tricks to get you through the tough times when you're pursuing a goal. My philosophy is to use any type of healthy strategy you need in order to push past the obstacles. Notice I used the term "healthy strategy." Using tricks to motivate yourself is fine, as long as you don't end up sabotaging yourself in the end. Choose … [Read more...] about There’s Nothing Wrong With Bribing Yourself To Success

Anyone who's decided to try something new knows it's possible to encounter negativity surrounding their pursuits. Critical reactions are part of human nature, and there are a lot of motivators that propel people to find faults in others. Unfortunately, these kinds of actions can be hurtful and can throw you off course when you're working toward a goal. It's important for us to … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Dealing With Critics

In today's post, I want to revisit the concept of your why. If you'll recall, your why is essentially your reason for pursuing a particular goal or resolution in the first place. It's the underlying factor that guides your actions. That's why it's so important to understand it. Sometimes we think we understanding our reasoning for wanting something, and we don't ever question … [Read more...] about The Importance Of Your “Why”