It’s that time people make all sorts of promises to themsleves they will NOT keep! New years resolutions. So? What do you resolve to do…

Perhaps the right question to ask is… “How come my past resolutions did not work?

Now you’re on to something. here’s some reasons

• Not specific enough - The resolution was perhaps to get healthier.. by when? To what level? By doing what in particular (running, walking etc)?

• Measureable - Fitness… to what level, how will you know its been achieved?

• Achieveable - Can you do it? should you do it? .

• Realistic - Is the time frame set too ridiculous? E.g. from 250 kg to 80 in six weeks nup not realistic at all!

• Tangible - Will you be able to see, feel, hear, and know the difference?

• Will power - The mind is willing but the spirit is not… its that simple so don’t rely on will power most people do not have enough to do the most basic things!.

• Support - No one around you could give a hoot! So the support you may need is not there.

• Self talk - Your own support mechanism, the little voice inside your head that says give up, often before you get started.

• Visualisation - “I don’t believe it until I can see it…” Change it to, “I will see it when I believe it…” That strength of belief comes from you seeing it in your minds eye first up, then it has a much better chance of coming to reality. Basic logic says the first statement is true, but with practice the second one is so apt too.

• Write it down! - Yes its that simple, write down what you want to achieve, then start to fill in the details of how it will happen (step by step) then who can assist you, why you want it, and when it it will happen. May I suggest that you only show your plan to people who supprt it and will not ridicule you for it, you know the ones!

• Tenacity - Its the stamina of a runner that keeps them going on long races, give yourself the stamina to keep going even if it seems a little challenging at tiimes!
So folks set the goals high, set a plan in motion, get a firm idea of what it looks like and go for it. Keep on keeping on as they say. Remember most people give up just moments before success comes through.

Enjoy the new year, KNOWING you have solid plans in place to make it all happen.

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