New Years Resolutions are the talk of the town this week. Everybody wants to know what you have resolved to do or not do this year. This question is usually followed by a smirk and comment that it probably won’t last til February. But if you are after a permanent change there are some simple steps to help achieve your goals.

Make your goals attainable
Each goal should be attainable. They will not always be easily achieved but shouldn’t be too easy. Set your goals so that it will take some effort to reach them but not so lofty that you get discouraged.

Set a deadline
Set a deadline for your goals. It can be an anniversary, class reunion, big event, or just a random date. As long as you have a specified deadline you can judge your progress effectively.

Break your goals down
After setting a long term goal and having a final deadline, break it down into smaller goals and deadlines. This could be bi-monthly, monthly, or even weekly. This will provide you with a good gauge of your progress.

Reward yourself
Reward yourself for your accomplishments. Make your hard work worth it. Take yourself out on a shopping trip to get some new clothes. Or if you your goal is to wear some of your old clothes, wear them out to your favorite restaurant for a nice treat. It is a reward for your hard work and dedication. Enjoy it.

Face failure
Failure will find you. No matter what your goals, somewhere along the way you will falter. It is what we do after failure that makes us successful. If you fail, reset yourself and get back on the path to your goals.


MAKE YOUR GOALS ATTAINABLE
SET A DEADLINE
BREAK YOUR GOALS DOWN INTO SMALLER GOALS
REWARD YOUR ACHIEVEMENT
GET BACK ON TRACK WHEN YOU FALL



YOULL NEVER HIT A HOMERUN IF YOU NEVER STEP UP TO THE PLATE. YOULL NEVER CATCH A FISH IF YOU NEVER PUT A LINE IN THE WATER. YOULL NEVER REACH YOUR GOALS IF YOU NEVER TRY!!