New Year, New Me, Yeah Right!

How many times do we hear the same thing at the end of every year, "New Year, New Me"?

January 1st comes around, where we get the momentum to push towards our goals. It's that time of year where we want to look and feel better. We want to travel(see the world), hit the gym, spend money on weight loss pills and potions. Maybe, we want to go to back to school, get a better job, have more money in the bank, or build stronger relationships.

WHATEVER IT IS! The New Year has the ability to make what seems impossible, POSSIBLE!

I mean there is nothing wrong with being excited about a second or third chance to make things different from last year or the year before. Nothing wrong with making a change for the better.

Why? Because we all want better! And, whether we decide to wait till the end, the middle or any time of the year to take steps to improve ourselves we should be able to do this freely without people already having doubt our ability to follow through.

So the question is how do we follow through? The following explains how we can slowly and surely pursue our goals and see them through fruition.

1. Pick one goal to accomplish at a time.
If you want to change your life or your lifestyle don’t try to change the whole thing at once. It won’t work. Instead, pick one area of your life to change and go from there.

Make sure to make it something that is concrete so you know exactly what change you’re planning to make. If you’re successful with the first change you can go ahead and make another change after a month or so.

By making small changes one after the other, you still have the chance to be a whole new you at the end of 2016 and it’s a much more realistic way of doing it.

Ask yourself what’s the one habit you most want to change?

2. Plan ahead
To ensure your success, you should research the changes you’re making and plan ahead so you have the resources available when you need them.

Speaking of resources try reading up on the goals you're looking to accomplish – Place like the library and the internet has a wealth of information from quitting smoking, taking up running or yoga to becoming vegan that can help you prepare for it.

3. Prepare yourself for problems ahead
There will be problems so make a list of what they’ll be. Once you’ve identified the times that will probably be hard work out ways to cope with them when they inevitably crop up.

4. Pick a start date
Let's be real sometimes picking a date doesn’t work. It’s better to wait until your whole mind and body are fully ready to take on the challenge. You’ll know when it is when the time comes.

5. Go for it
Make a commitment and write it down on a card or if you're like me, write it down in your phone's notepad. All you'll need is one short phrase that's it. Keep it on your phone, in your wallet or the wall for positive reinforcement.

Your note should have affirmations like:
I stay calm and in control even under times of stress.
I’m committed to learning how to run my own business.
I meditate daily. All is well in my world.

6. Accept failure
You will fall down but get up don't stay there long. Perseverance is the key to success. Try again, keep trying and you will succeed.


7. Plan rewards
Small rewards are great ways to keep you going during the hardest of times. After you've worked on your goals for a consistent period of time, treat yourself to something that makes you happy.

Whatever your plans and goals are for 2016. I wish you continued success and blessings. Remember, it’s your life and you make of it what you want.

Decide what you want to do in 2016, plan how to get it and go for it.