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Happy New Year

Before sitting down to write your top ten New Years Resolutions take time to think about the things in your life that you wish to improve to make your life better.

Do you want: to improve your health, spend more time with family and friends, stick to a budget, save money, advance your career, get organized or what ever. Keep in mind these are just the starting points for a better life.

If you are serious and want to keep yourself motivated make your resolutions realistic and achievable. Your resolutions are more effective when you write them down in detail as to how you will achieve them and then share them with a friend. This will keep you motivated and accountable not only to yourself, but also to a friend. You’ll get a boost of encouragement when you completed your goal by proving it to your friend.

Today all our lives are hectic. Once we identify our goals, what we need to do next is to break it into smaller and manageable goals which we can accomplish more easily. We will feel more motivated and our self-confidence will build as we complete each of the smaller goals on our way to completing our entire goal.

By doing this you stay committed to your goal. What you do now determines your future success in meeting your goal. Yes, we may stumble or stray from our goals, but we are human – so don’t beat yourself up. Just get right back up and take that first baby step again and get back on the path to reach your goals.

It does not matter what your focus on, it is your good intentions with the smallest of efforts that will add up to a successful 2010 for you and those around you.

Some quotes to ponder:

• Andre Gide, “Be faithful to that which exist within yourself.”
• Anonymous, “Rome, was not built in a day.”
• I have a picture that say, “Things take Time.”
• My Mom, “Have more patience.”

My Top Ten New Years Resolutions for 2010.

1. Keep a positive attitude in all that I do

2. Manage my time better in work and play

3. Like the movie – Pay it Forward - as many have helped me in the past.

• It’s my time to help someone else.
• The rewards will be great as the possibilities are numerous.
• Try to do something nice everyday.
• The small things add up more than we realize.
• Each of us can make a difference in someone’s life.

4. For the little successes, I have, I will celebrate in a happy healthy way.

• Rewards will be a positive boost and help me to keep focused on my goals.
• We do not realize how strong we are and we need to keep in the right mindset.
• Give ourselves the credit we deserve for reaching our resolutions.

5. Laugh more, they say it is the best medicine.

• The choice is mine to be happy or not – it is as simple as that.
• See the bright side in things and do not beat yourself up when you fail.
• We learn from our failures and then know when we have won.
• Bring a smile to someone‘s face each day, whether it is at the store or sharing a funny story with a friend.

6. Be aware of the changes you make each day, keep moving forward

• Get a friend or support group that you have to be accountable to.
• This will help you keep focused.

7. Get out of my comfort zone. Expanding my self and knowledge

• By reading and implementing a new book each month – Starting with The Teachings of Abraham by Esther and Jerry Hicks.
• Be more creative, try different types of yoga, meditation and exercise.
• Expand my skills in my: Internet Marketing, Social Networking and SEO business.

8. Be realistic about your resolutions

• Have a plan for obstacles that may come your way and slow you down.
• Take care of it as it comes up, take the detour, but get back on track.
• Be prepared for the unexpected.

9. Be invested 100% in yourself

• Whatever the resolution, do it for yourself and no one else.
• Do it will all your passion and keep at it until it is complete.

10. Lose weight at a steady and healthy rate until I reach my goal weight.

• Focus on changing my behavior towards food and exercise.
• Do 30-60 minutes of exercise each day
• Keep  food and exercise journal to track my progress
• Try new sports – hiking, kayaking, and canoeing- weather permitting
• Get outdoors and enjoy it.

In Summary

• Be kind to yourself
• Make a commitment and keep going forward one day at a time.
• Believe in yourself and know you can do it- Baby Steps.
• Follow Louise L. Hay’s affirmations in her book, “You Can Do It!“
• You Will Do It!
• Wishing You a Happy, Healthy, Peaceful, and Prosperous New Year!

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