There are 3 main types of New Year’s resolutions…

There are the resolutions that are made after a few glasses of champagne in the hours before the New Year is counted in. These types of resolutions are doomed to fail. In fact, you probably can not even remember them in the morning.

The second type of resolutions are those which are made in good faith, with a clear mind, and which are thoroughly meant, but which are not appropriately planned for. These types of resolutions tend to last a few weeks, maybe even a few months, but that lack of preparation and planning soon catches up with you.

But what about the New Year’s resolutions that we actually sit down and take the time to map out and plan out? The things, or changes, we truly desire in our life. These are the ones that stick the longest, and are those which can literally last a lifetime.

So, what about the resolutions that your resolutions made last December? Which category do they fall within? Have you managed to stick with them so far?

Regardless of whether you have already broken yours, or if you are still going strong with them, the following applies to you…

To succeed in achieving your goals, which is what, essentially, a New Year’s resolution is, you need to have a system in place. Not just any system will suffice though, that system needs to be both positive and smart, such as the one below…

1: Decide exactly what you want. You should focus one just one or two things, and then set new goals only when you achieved them, or nearly achieved them.

2: Decide when you want it. To measure your progress, and to ensure that you are moving in the right direction, a realistic timescale, and accompanying milestones need to be in place.

3: Know what you stand to gain. Always keeping the benefits in mind is the best form of motivation.

4: Consider what you will lose. Know that for progress to be made, sacrifices will have to be made.

5: Prepare for probable obstacles. No path is clear, so think about what you can expect to encounter that you will have to overcome.

6: Create a plan of action. Without a plan you will soon find yourself deviating from your original intentions.

7: Know what is required on a daily basis. Your overall plan should be broken down into daily expectations, which you can review at the start of each day..

8: Never give up. The difference between success and failure is whether you immediately pick yourself and get back on track when times are hard or you make a mistake.

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