Habits

Willpower alone will only take you so far. When it fades, habits and routines can help you stick to the changes you’re making. That's why it's important to change your mindset when it comes to resolutions. Instead of viewing this time as making a big change, it might help you to look at it as simply adjusting and adding new habits to your routine. Once something becomes a … [Read more...] about How Habits and Routines Can Help You Stick to Your Resolutions

I'm so excited to talk to you about today's concept. It's a big one. If you're not familiar with it, this approach might just change your idea of goal setting. Resolutions can seem like such abstract things. Sure, we all want to do better for ourselves and make changes that will lead to self-improvements. Sometimes, though, these wishes end up fizzling and being all talk, with … [Read more...] about Are You Setting SMART Goals?

Let's take some time today to examine a few easy suggestions to help you keep your resolutions. We already know how easy it can be to set intentions without any real direction or follow through. These vague goals never seem to work out. However, there are some strategic steps you can take to help cement your goals in stone and make them a reality. In today's post, I'll cover … [Read more...] about 3 Simple Tips to Make Resolutions Stick

We've talked about the difference between goals and resolutions. This distinction is important when it comes to moving forward with our challenge. You've learned so far that a resolution is an idea, promise or philosophy for something you desire. Goals are the steps that will help you make that resolution a reality. A resolution is ongoing, while a goal has an endpoint. … [Read more...] about Combining Resolutions with Good Goals Is the Key to Long-Term Success

In this month's Goals and Resolutions Challenge, our focus will be on making improvements to your life, which involves a great deal of dedication and work. The driving force of this challenge lies within your goals and resolutions, so it's important for us to take some time right now to discuss the meaning of those two words. While they are often used interchangeable, the fact … [Read more...] about What’s The Difference Between Goals And Resolutions