...sure, I get it...people want to improve their lives...and it does seem fitting that the beginning of a New Year is a great time to start "tabula rasa"...(with a blank slate)

...what I don't get is the way they are often made...without a plan to make sure they "stick"....

...today, words are cheap....

...and...
...in about 12 hours, will be bandied around by many without much thought except for the destination they describe...

...if you are looking to make a change in your life...and you think that in 12 hours is the time to do it...
...here are a couple ways to make them "stick"...

1- have a plan- "I want to follow my diet"...make sure you do not put yourself in the same old situations that caused you to stray the last time...

2- revisit your goals on a  weekly basis- "I want to spend more time with my family"...at the end of every week, check in...see if you did spend more time...and if so...what made it happen...and if not, find out why and fix the problem

3- keep them close to you- " I want to run a marathon..." becomes..."she talks to much" very easily...when your marathon plans fall through...again... TRY TALKING LESS AND DOING MORE...everyone will appreciate it!



After working with so many athletes/ clients...I have had a chance to see it and hear it all when it comes to goal setting...

I know that any day of the year can be as powerful and life changing as the 1st of January...if you want it to be...

I also know that there are people who will do whatever they put their mind to...and people who won't....you know people from both sides of this...SUCCESS IS A HABIT...AND SO IS FAILURE...habits are formed through repetitive practice...think about what you are practicing....SUCCESS OR FAILURE....

Well, as the greedy clock continues to devour the last few morsels of 2010...and you are making plans to welcome in a happy and healthy New Year...

I wish you all the "luck" (see..You are SOO lucky "fish's blog") in the world...and may 2011 be filled with all of your wishes...and the tools to make your wishes...YOUR REALITY.

Onward and upward,
your pal,
fISH