On Friday my post on Resolutions brought some interesting feedback. Some were plugging along, some completely forgot, and others just didn't bother.
Martha from Perception asked me "how are you doing?"
That question spurred me to drag out last years written journal to see what resolutions I had made. Right there I knew I had a problem! I had an idea of what resolutions I had made, but I didn't know exactly. That is a big downfall for most. You do not keep focus on the prize.
This is the number one reason most resolutions fail. When one fails to keep focus on the goal or desired change one tends to believe they can't stick to their commitment.
I would like to say right here and now your lack of success is not your fault! You simply lacked the tools for creating change. Change does not happen over night, nor does it happen simply because you made a commitment to do so. It requires commitment, motivation and planning. All of this does not happen overnight.
If you recall I commended Glenn when he made his New Years Resolution to stop smoking and didn't start the next day. He waited and planned. The resolution was only the first step of the desired change.
Once the decision is made to make a change it is then time to reflect on where your strengths and challenges lie in pursuing your desired outcome.
We all have something we want to change or accomplish, if you are currently working toward a resolution or if you haven't committed to some sort of self improvement I would like to challenge you now to do so.
I would like to invite you to take, or re-take the first step.
STEP ONE:
Consider what it is you want to accomplish and answer the following questions. For best results you will want to write your answers down, perhaps start a separate journal. A hand written one works well because you can take it with you and write in it at any time and any place.
~ Clearly state what it is you want to accomplish.
~ Why do you wish to accomplish this?
~ What will it feel like when you accomplish this?
~ Where do your strengths lie in pursuing this?
~ What will your greatest struggles and challenges be?
~ If you do not succeed in accomplishing this what will be the excuses you tell yourself to explain your lack of success?
Tomorrow we will cover step two.
