Let’s Make This a Happy Year
Most of the people who make New Year’s resolutions won’t keep them, only about 10% succeed. You may have failed at keeping your New Year’s resolutions in the past, but this list shows the basic tools and knowledge you need to make New Year’s resolutions and see them through to completion. By using this list and getting a copy of “A New You in 2010″ you can put your past failures behind you and really begin changing your life for the better.
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The Criteria for a Successful Resolution
First, only make a New Year’s resolution that involves something you care about, it must be a resolution that’s important and meaningful to you.
Second, be quite specific when it comes to what you’re resolving. Design in measurable results. Vague and half formed resolutions are an express ticket to failure.
Third, have a plan for accomplishing your resolution. It needs to be as detailed and thought-out as possible if you’re going to succeed at your New Year’s resolution.
Be realistic. You want to stretch yourself, but at the same time you don’t want to set a goal that’s impossible to reach, as this will only lead to disappointment and discouragement. Know what you’re capable of, and start from where you are.
Fourth, and please don’t underestimate the importance of this one, you must write your New Year’s resolutions down. Actually putting them in writing is the first step to making your goals a reality. Skip this step, and it’s highly unlikely you’ll keep your resolution.
Fifth, do not procrastinate. Jump right into your new lifestyle or habit right away, at the first of the year, and whenever possible, cultivate your new habits and choices as early as possible during the day.
Sixth, if at all possible, try to find a partner or group to work with in keeping your New Year’s resolution. Your chances of success will be much higher than if you try to go it alone.
Seventh, realize that you’re going to face obstacles and difficulties, and have plans for dealing with them. Don’t let them be excuses for giving up your New Year’s resolutions.
Eighth, use positive reinforcement to stay focused and encouraged while on your journey. Reward yourself when you reach significant milestones.
Ninth, revisit your New Year’s resolutions every day and check yourself against them. If necessary due to circumstances, revise them and update them, but keep making forward progress.
Tenth, cultivate the habit of action, of getting off the couch, of completing tasks immediately. This habit alone can revolutionize your life.
