| Nine Ways to Ensure New Year’s Resolution Success |
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| Amy Ahlers | |||
| Wednesday, 10 December 2008 | |||
  Did you know that fewer than 10% of people who set New Year’s Resolutions actually achieve them? How can you ensure YOUR success? Try using the Top 10 Tips below.1. Write Them Down. It's a fact: writing down your goals gives you a higher chance of success. 2. Commit. Move beyond the land of "good ideas" to the land of true "commitment". Make the decision that you will show up for your goals. Perhaps you can do a ritual or ceremony to symbolize your commitment. 3. Tell People. Let your biggest fans in on your new commitments and goals for the year. 4. Get Accountability. Even better than just letting others in on your "secret" dreams and goals-get some accountability. Meet for lunch once a month with a group that will ask you, "So, how's it going with your goal?" Hire a Coach. Talk to your best friend or partner. Get some support! 5. Make a Plan. Ensure success with a step-by-step plan. Work backwards by starting with the end vision of where you want to be and working backwards to where you are today. You'll find an easy action plan to make your goals a reality. 6. Do a Goal Check-In. Before you decide on what you'll take on for the year, make certain you can answer, "YES!" to the following questions: "Am I the primary reason for setting this goal (vs. your mom, boyfriend, wife, boss, society? Do I feel alive and energised by this goal? Is this goal in line with my life purpose or mission?" 7. Get Real! If you're contemplating putting a goal down that you always put down and never achieve, take a second look. How will this goal end DIFFERENTLY this year? Is this goal something you need to let go of? What purpose is it serving you each year? What is the good enough reason to truly commit? 8. Focus With Reminders. Once you've got your goals and plan in place, figure out ways to remind yourself. Some people post their goals in on their bathroom mirror or in their car. Others put reminders in their palm pilots or cell phones. Figure out what works for you. 9. Believe and Visualise. Do you know the story about the group of basketball players who spent one hour visualising making baskets, while another group actually practiced? The visualising players had better seasons! So visualise yourself on New Years Eve 2009 with all your goals achieved. What would that look like? How would it feel? Visualise once a day and see the difference it can make in your life.
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