Resolve To Make It Stick!

They say the best time to plant a seed is 20 years ago, but if you didn't then do it today! If you are like us, every year we resolve to make some changes, but we don't always follow through on making them stick. Resolutions in January give us a chance at a fresh start, but any time

is good to make some healthy changes in your life. Start by breaking it down into smaller goals:

1. Clear and tangible goals are most important. Setting a goal to spend more time with your spouse is great; deciding on a weekly date night that works for both of your schedules is better. Decide on a day, time, and activity each week. Because it’s tangible, you’re both more likely to spend much more time together.

2. Partner up. Setting goals with your spouse or a friend who has set (and possibly already achieved!) the same goal will help you to continue to work toward it. As important as it is to do things for yourself, knowing you have someone who will check in with you about your progress will make you want to keep going. There’s definitely something about accountability!

3. Focus on a few. Setting 10 different goals for the year may leave you feeling overwhelmed, so start small. Set a few, break them down into action steps, and start working toward achieving them. 

4. Stick to a timeline. Whatever you would like to accomplish, set realistic dates when you want to have certain steps completed and take time to sit down and review your progress.

5. Breathe and keep going. As you work toward your goals, you will have moments when you feel as though you’re not going to achieve them. Our best advice: focus on how much you’ve accomplished, take a breath, and keep going. Don’t give up if there’s a bump in the road!

Here’s to a wonderful and successful 2014! What do you want to accomplish in the New Year?