Anita, our daughters, and I sat down on Saturday for a meal together with a focus on 2011. And we implemented the simple wisdom of a sage friend regarding resolutions.
1) We wrote them down, and
2) We then shared them aloud with each other
His research indicates that these two simple acts dramatically increase the likelihood you will achieve real change in your life with a new year's resolution. Writing your resolutions (no more than 5) down on an index card allows you to carry that goal with you each day as a reminder and an incentive. Doing that two years ago helped motivate me to lose twenty pounds and get back in my fine chiseled manly shape :)
Second, sharing your resolutions aloud with a friend or family member increases both your accountability and the support you will receive as you make those changes.
Our family now has some excellent personal, spiritual, and professional goals for 2011. May your >>>>>
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Published on January 06, 2011 15:05