How to Have Your Best Year Ever!

Have you ever started a new year with plans to accomplish great things? Have you had goals and a desire to achieve those goals?

Have you ever given up by February? That doesn’t have to happen. With some simple steps, this can be your best year ever.

First, assess last year. What did you accomplish? Make a list. What went well? What habits do you want to take into the new year? What habits are you going to leave behind in the last year?

Next, decide on your goals. I recommend no more than five goals. Make your goals specific. For instance, instead of saying, I’m going to lose weight,” make it a specific goal, and say something like, “I’m going to lose 10 pounds by March 31st.” Once you’ve limited your goals to five, choose the one that will have the most impact. Focus on that goal.

Next, get some help. You could hire a coach or a mentor to help you set goals, hold you accountable and encourage you. Or you could get an accountability partner. An accountability partner is someone who has a similar goal. The two of you talk at least once a week to discuss what you’ve accomplished towards your goals. Knowing that you have that weekly meeting will help you to stay on track.

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