New Year's Resolutions: 10 Tips
"Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the window by any man, but coaxed downstairs a step at a time."
Mark Twain
US humorist, novelist, short story author, & wit (1835 - 1910)
Happy New Year! January 3rd -- the day most of us begin our post-Holiday routines...time to roll up our sleeves, get focused, create the motivation to go for it! What is your New Year's Resolution?
Most resolutions have to do with starting or quitting a habit. Habits are created by repetition and reinforcement over time -- the same is true for changing or stopping a habit. Often, habits give us comfort and relief from stress; and we often perform these habits ritualistically and unconsciously.
Here are 10 tips to help you change that habit!
1. Declare in writing & aloud your resolution...repeat it many times a day
2. Put the resolution on post-its and post on your mirror, computer screen, dashboard of your car, on your refrigerator …
3. Have a clear picture of the results in your mind's eye, feel the feelings of good health, happiness and the bliss of accomplishment. Use this image every time you see your resolution.
4. Break down your resolution into smaller goals -- creating a map to your goal. Taking one step at a time -- moment by moment -- day by day. If you begin to feel overwhelmed, break the steps down to smaller steps and smaller time periods.
5. Create and use new, healthy rituals that are both comforting and stress releasing.
6. Give yourself healthy rewards when you move down the steps towards shifting the habit.
7. Ask a Buddy or professional to help you stick to your resolution
8. Remember that a slip is not a slide -- get back on track after slips! Don't beat yourself up -- declare your resolution & see your success!
9. When you feel a craving for the old habit, tell yourself you can stave off the craving for 10 minutes – then, go for 20 minutes -- then, go for an hour. Do not give up!
10. Muster up enthusiasm (= energy) towards your goal and believe, know and intend that you can do it!
Good Luck!
Lynn Sennett Schlossberg, MA
Life Coach
Phone: 774-222-2223www.lifecoachsennett.com
posted by Life Coach, Lynn Sennett Schlossberg, MA @ 1:29 PM
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