January 1st, 2010
If you’re like approximately 90% of the American population, you firmly resolve to accomplish specific results each January, yet your interest wanes within about 3-8 weeks. Perhaps you are so disappointed in past results that you lack the will to even set New Year’s Resolutions at all. Well, don’t despair. Here are some practical hints to help you maintain your resolve all year long.
The most common New Year’s Resolutions include fitness goals and smoking cessation. Many people also vow to “get organized” once and for all (as if it were a one-time event!) If “getting organized” were a one-time activity, a lot more people would achieve that goal. Unfortunately, it requires a constant choice to “get” and “remain” organized.
Step one in your nuts-and-bolts guide to “setting goals that stick” is to figure out exactly what you want. Here’s a hint: you don’t want to lose weight, get out of debt or get organized. Perhaps what you really want is to look sexy, feel healthy, be in control of your finances and live life without stress. You’ll get far better results when you focus on what you do want instead of what you don’t want.
Figure out exactly what you want to be, do or have, and get specific about it. Do some research if you have to. If you dream of taking a luxurious vacation to an exotic locale, stop dreaming and start taking action that will get you there.
Start with a little research on the internet, at your local bookstore or library and by talking to people who’ve been there. For example, which countries do you want to visit? Which cities in each country? What national or historical landmarks do you have a burning desire to experience? What time of year is best for the geographic area? What documents or immunizations will you need? What languages are spoken and do you need to learn these or can you get by in English? Start getting really clear on what you want to get out of this once-in-a-lifetime vacation you’ve been wanting.
That should keep you busy until our next installment which covers how to get what you want.
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