Can you believe the holidays are over? All that planning, preparing and festive cheer… a little taste here, a spontaneous credit card swipe there, and if you’re like most of us, you’ve overindulged, overspent, packed on a few pounds and racked up a hefty credit card bill. Ah January! The month of good intentions and lofty promises for resolutions and goals we SWEAR we’ll stick with this time. We “should” exercise more, we “should” quit smoking, “should” eat better, “should” make more money, “should, should, should”. It’s time to stop SHOULDING all over the place!
Statistics say that 70-90% of New Year’s resolutions fizzle to the ground before the month is even up anyway. Great. Now we’re even more frustrated and disappointed in ourselves, and feeling guilty and stressed out. It’s been said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result.
Don’t start your new year off with insanity, folks! This can be YOUR year for massive success in all areas of your life. Are you ready?
Here are your 5 Steps
1. VISUALIZE So you have your goal, “Hmm, number 1, I know, I want to get in shape! Number 2…” Wait! Before you get onto the next one, close your eyes and visualize what your goal means to you. In this example; getting in shape. What do you look like? How do you feel? How are you acting differently in your life with your new fit body? The more clearly you can picture your goal, the stronger your desire will be to make it happen. Go back to that visualization any time you need inspiration!
2. PLAN IT Now you know how AWESOME it will be to have accomplished that goal, but what about the HOW? This step is CRITICAL to your success! Break down the ‘how’, and then break it down some more. Ask yourself questions: How much time is required? What skills do you need? Who can help you? Will there be a financial commitment? Then break down those answers with more ‘hows’ and ‘whats’. We all know that if we fail to plan we plan to fail!
3. SMALL STEPS This is the WHEN part. It’s your action plan. Choose 1 SMALL action item every day that you will do RIGHT NOW to get you closer to your goal. Keep your vision on your goal and take it one small step at a time. Small steps keep us away from overwhelm and let us know we’re ACHIEVING bit by bit.
4. GET SUPPORT Ask friends and family to support you by inquiring about your progress to help hold you accountable. Get an Empowerment Coach, attend motivational workshops and read inspiring books. Think of the most successful athletes, millionaires and entertainers… they ASK for support and coach with empowerment experts. If you’re not willing to invest in yourself, how will you grow?
5. HAVE FUN! Laugh, play and celebrate EVERY success, especially the small ones. It will motivate you further and train your brain to associate your efforts with pleasure, not pain.
You can do it, one step at a time. I believe in you!
Jenifer
