Although research varies from source to source, over sixty percent of Americans will set a New Year’s Resolution on January 1st.  According to a recent poll of 1000 participants, Fidelity Investments found that approximately 43% of Americans are likely to create a resolution about finances in 2010.  Weight loss, a hot topic, is likely to remain consistent with at least fifty percent of American women setting a resolution to lose weight.

            In both segments, the resounding majority of people report a need for help with their goal.  The truth is that while men tend to be more consistent in achieving their resolution, the vast majority of people will give up before they reach their target.  You may wonder why bother setting a resolution at all if the likelihood of failure is imminent.  The truth is that all goals are attainable though what tends to be vastly underestimated is the amount of discipline required in achieving the goal.

            With this in mind I would like to share my top tips for keeping your resolution this year.  I encourage you to set the goal and follow the steps below.  My theme for 2010 is to be ‘born again.’  From this perspective, it doesn’t matter how many attempts you have had, if your perception is one of failure or if you doubt your capacity to achieve what you have resolved to do.  This is a brand new year, a new decade and new opportunity to achieve exactly what you want so let’s go for it and make 2010 the year you discovered just how magnificent you truly are.

Step One     

Set the goal.  Create a goal that is measurable, emotional and meaningful.  Instead of saying ‘I want to lose weight,’ instead say, ‘I am easily releasing fifty pounds so that I can chase after my children, be a true role model and live into the beautiful body I am meant to have.’

Step Two

Interview people who have achieved what you are resolving to do.  Do you want to quit smoking?  Interview people who have done it.  Do you want to make six figures this year?  Interview people who have created residual income of six figures or more.  Ask them how they did it.  Find out what steps they took.  Ask them what books they read, what courses they attend, how they set their schedule and what they did to overcome self doubt.

Step Three

Create a vision board around the resolution.  If you want to lose weight then cut out pictures of how your healthy body will look.  If you want to make more money then cut out pictures of what that lifestyle will be like.  A great place to put your vision board is in your bathroom according to Kevin and Pam Barnum.  Why?  It is the first thing you see in the morning and the last thing you see at night.

Step Four

Schedule for your goal.  If you want to lose weight then schedule in time to exercise and make healthy meals.  If you want to make more money then set aside time to develop an extra stream of income.  As an aside, I created an extra $10,000/month on 2 hours/night six years ago.  That turned into a seven figure income.  Creating the time is key.  Chris and I have all of our workouts scheduled so they do not conflict with the kids’ lessons and homework.  Yes, it takes some work but it is worth it.

Step Five

Develop a plan and build a team.  At some point we all need help.  Do you need a financial planner?  Do you need a coach?  Do you need a support system for quitting a bad habit?  Create a plan and get your team in place.  Your team can also include good friends and loved ones.  Let them know your goal, why it is important and tell them exactly what they can do to support you.  You can also find likeminded people through www.meetup.com and other social networking sites.  Where there is a desire, there is support. 

Step Six

Stay in the game.  Often, our goals allude us because we quit too early.  Not one millionaire I know gave up after the first challenge.  Not one person, who has ever released weight and kept it off, gave up after they plateaued.  Stay in the game.  Your success is often on the other side of a challenge.  My mentor taught me that the only way to fail is to quit.  Don’t quit...period.

Step Seven

Be grateful for every small step forward.  If your goal is to make an extra $50,000 this year then be grateful for every $1 extra you create.  If your goal is to release 100 pounds then be grateful for every pound.  Your gratitude is your latitude.  The more grateful you are the faster the victories come your way.  Take time to be grateful every single day, write down your gratitude list and watch how fast your resolution manifests.

Finally know that I believe in all of you.  You are capable of keeping your resolutions this year.  Know that you are magnificent and in achieving your goals you will be a role model of excellence for everyone around you and inspire people to be more in their own lives.  Go for it and remember that at Step Into Your Power we are cheering for you.

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