January 5th, 2011
Welcome back! Have you been getting clear and specific about your New Year’s Resolutions? Great! Here are some additional steps to help you seal the deal.
Step 3: Be Committed
Once you’ve set a clear and specific resolution, the next step is to fully commit to its execution. Commitment is the difference between a successful accomplishment vs. another resolution that fell apart before Valentine’s Day. Be clear and firm in your commitment, and do not waver! Remember, it takes a minimum of twenty-one days to begin to form a new habit, so you’ll need your resolve and willpower to get your through those first three weeks, then momentum will begin to take over.
Step 4: Put It in Writing
People who write down their goals and resolutions are ten times more likely to achieve them than people who don’t. Such a small and simple step can make a huge difference, so be sure to put your resolutions in writing. Additionally, you may wish to post reminders throughout your home, car and office. These frequent visual reminders can further help you to achieve your goal and maintain your resolve.
Step 5: Chart Your Progress
It has often been said that “whatever you measure will improve” and this is particularly true of New Year’s Resolutions. Taking time to measure your progress (preferably in a chart or other visual tool) can go a long way towards spurring you on to success. Additionally, it can show you where room for improvement is needed, and help you see how to achieve your goal more quickly. Milestones are a great way to break a larger goal into smaller, more digestible steps. Be sure to evaluate your progress regularly, and at frequent intervals for maximum results.
Step 6: Get Some Support
Whenever possible, find an accountability partner or someone with the same goal, and support each other throughout the process. People who commit to exercise with a partner (or group) are far more likely to stick with their exercise programs than people who choose to go it alone. A partner provides companionship, support through difficult times, and someone with whom you can celebrate your wins. Accountability is a big part of achieving New Year’s Resolutions – it really pays to have someone who will hold you accountable to your commitments, and to whom you can share your progress.
That concludes our two-part series on setting effective New Year’s Resolutions. Be sure to post your comments here, to keep us informed about how it’s going. In the meantime, remember — whenever you need a rental projector for business or for pleasure, you can count on Projector123.com to deliver a professional grade projector to any U.S. location you specific. Fast, efficient, reliable, and competitive pricing – just a few of the reasons so many people choose Projector123.com. Click here now to reserve your LCD rental projector or to learn more.
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