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Happy new year!

And happy new year resolutions!

You know the drill: every year we list the things we want to change in our lives

- and tell ourselves that is the year that we're doing it!

But by the end of January, all those good intentions are relegated to the past

with the old year.

But this year can be different.

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The Problem with New Year Resolutions

Enthusiasm for a new year, new broom, so to speak, tends to wane over the

month. By the end of January all that enthusiasm has dissolved with the snow

and drained into the general grey weather swamp of work, slump, sleep,

repeat. Nothing has changed. Nada. Not a thing. You are still you. Your

habits are still yours. And your reluctance to step out of your comfort zone is

still as strong as ever.

New year is just a day. It may also be "hangover" day. Or "bloated from all

those Christmas treats" day. Or both. Or worse.

I remember the new year when it was "broke up with my boyfriend" day.

And it's the middle of winter, unless you live in the Southern hemisphere.

So you can see why at New Year you just want to curl up with the duvet over

your head and mutter to yourself about starting next week.

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How to Solve the Problem With New Year Resolutions

People who are determined to change their lives by keeping new year

resolutions have a trick or two up their sleeves.

Here's how they do it:

They start with small changes and build them up

They prioritise, rather than try to do everything at once

They set themselves small milestones to measure and reward

themselves for progress towards their final goal

They persist

They don't let one failure or obstacle get in their way.

They know the one secret to supercharging their intentions

Start with small changes

The most popular new year resolutions refer to weight loss and exercise.

Both of which can attract enormous goals.

The truth is that going from coach potato to marathon runner in a few weeks

just isn't going to happen. And that's why gym memberships rise dramatically

at the beginning of January ... and then fall off again by the end of the month.

If you're a couch potato, by which I mean you do the kind of exercise involved

in walking to the bus, train station or even the car on the way to work, start

with adding a 5 minute walk at lunch time. This will clear your head, allow you

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to explore the local area and give you more energy for the afternoon at your

desk.

In the dark days of winter, getting a little extra sun, no matter what the

weather, may also improve your health and wellbeing by way of additional

Vitamin D.

After a while, you may find yourself wanting to continue after 5 minutes. So

build up what you've achieved and add another 5 minutes to your walk. And

then another. And another.

You can use this method to work up to your resolution, rather than setting

yourself up for failure by trying to do it all at once.

Prioritise

Several areas of your life may be crying out for improvement.

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Although diet and exercise are the top two choices for resolutions, others

include spirituality, relationships, family life and work.

Choose your top three priorities, based on the effect they have on you and

those around you.

For example, if you're unhappy and stressed at work, that is bound to affect

the people you live with, your relationships and how you express your

relationship with nature or the divine, or however you experience spirituality.

So doing something about your job would be a priority.

What kind of "doing something"? Think about what you want from your job:

career path, a raise, a different job, for example.

Once you have clarity, set yourself small tasks to assist you. For example:

update your CV carefully, outlining your contributions to the company that

indicate you're a "go the extra mile" kind of person; or do that same thing in a

memo like outline and take it with you when you ask for a raise.

Milestones

Smaller tasks allow you to measure your progress towards your final goal.

For example: updating your CV and/or your LinkedIn profile is a milestone.

These things are simple in concept, but require a bit of work in execution. And,

yes, I've had work through LinkedIn and so can you.

Each time you complete a task, give yourself a treat. That may be catching up

on a TV program you follow or a scented bubble bath or some other thing you

enjoy. Reward yourself for reaching these milestones.

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And then move on to the next one with renewed energy.

Persistence

Let the whole of January come and go while you're working on your priorities.

Keep going. Keep setting those small tasks for yourself, rewarding yourself for

taking action ... and then through these small steps you will achieve your goals.

Obstacles and Failures

If your boss refuses to give you a raise, think about what it is you ideally want

from your job. List at least five contributions you have made to your company,

both personal and in relation to your career. Was your boss' reason for

refusing your request for a raise plausible? If yes, then wait for a better

economy/whatever and ask again then. Don't give up.

Wait.

If, on the other hand, your boss' reason was, frankly, a

cop out, think about what you want, write a list, update

your CV and look for another job. You may feel resentful

at first, but think about it as an opportunity to work for

someone who appreciates you and your work. Or

perhaps to set up your own business.

You may find this article and basic tapping script useful for finding a new job

here.

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The One Secret to #SuperCharging Your Resolutions

Of course, all the above depend on willpower - and willpower is notorious for

draining away over time.

However, the addition of the EFT tapping sequence aimed directly at keeping

your new year resolutions can supercharge your drive to achieve the goals

you've set yourself. Watch and join in with the video pictured at the top of this

document for a taste of what you can accomplish when you support your

determination to change with this odd looking tool.

Takeaway

New year resolutions can be like pie crusts - made to be broken! But putting

these few tips into practice can ensure your success in the coming year.

1. Aim for small changes and build them up

2. Prioritise

3. Reward yourself for small victories

4. Persist

5. Obstacles and failures are opportunities to rethink

6. Support your determination to succeed with this video

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