Habits

Have you heard of a habit tracker? While the concept is one that's been around for ages, it's recently begun to gain traction among people who are trying to stay on track with making positive changes. There are various types of trackers, but the point of these tools is the same. They provide a place for you to record the habits you're currently working on and to keep track of … [Read more...] about Success Tip: Keep a Habit Tracker

As we've discussed, many resolutions fail. We've all experienced the excitement of setting a new intention, only to have it fizzle out over the next several weeks or months. I've shared with you some ways to fight this tendency and to overcome it by setting SMART goals. I've also given you a number of tips for maintaining your motivation. In today's blog post, I want to share … [Read more...] about Go from Resolution to Lifestyle Change

You've probably heard all your life that you should never give up. You've listened to parents, teachers and coaches throughout the years as they've encouraged you not to quit and to go after what you want until you get it. While it's good to be persistent and reaching a goal takes follow-through, this all or nothing type of advice can have its pitfalls. Sometimes our goals no … [Read more...] about Resolutions Change Over Time and That’s Ok

Visualization is a powerful tool that can help lead you to serious changes in your life. You may not be aware of this practice as a means of increasing motivation. Perhaps it seems like some sort of personal development trend or new age woo, but this process has actually been around for centuries and has been shown to be effective through science. Keep reading to learn more … [Read more...] about Visualization Exercises Can Help You Reach Those Lofty Goals

When you're working toward fulfilling a resolution or achieving a goal, backsliding is usually inevitable. Many of us, me included, can tend to get pretty down on ourselves when we get off track. We see it as failure, and sometimes such pessimistic thinking can lead us to quit entirely. In order to prevent giving up on your goals, it's important to keep moving forward so that … [Read more...] about Get Back on That Horse When You Fall Off the Wagon