Monthly Archives: December 2010

If every year you make a New Year’s resolution that’s lost and forgotten by President’s Day, check out my list below of 100 ways you can make your goals this year become a reality, once and for all.

No more deprivation, self-criticism, or kicking yourself on Valentine’s Day because you haven’t yet lost those 10 pounds.  When you make your New Year’s resolution this year, consider following some of the recommendations below to set goals that are truly attainable and work on them throughout the year.  You will be able to build the life you always imagined for yourself.  And if you find you need some help, email me for a free New Year’s resolution session.  I will help you get your life on track and headed in a direction that you’ve always dreamed of.

1. Make a list of everything you want.
2. Set reasonable goals.
3. Pamper yourself.
4. Embrace imperfection.
5. Appreciate and thank people.
6. Draw a picture or make a collage that depicts your goals and display it somewhere prominent.
7. Adorn your body with clothes and accessories that make you feel comfortable and beautiful.
8. Don’t worry about what others think.
9. Trust your gut.  If there is a voice inside saying, “I know this sounds crazy, but…” turn up the volume.
10. Consider “you” an investment, and invest in yourself.
11. Surround yourself with your biggest fans.
12. Keep a gratitude journal.
13. Connect with a community that shares your profession, religion or hobby.
14. Forgive others.
15. Ask for forgiveness.
16. Have faith.
17. Make one new friend (or get in touch with an old one) each week.
18. Treat your body like a temple.
19. Put it out there.  Tell everyone you know what you want.
20. Make a list of the things holding you back in the left-hand column of a chart, and in the right-hand column, jot down three ways you will overcome each challenge.  Throw out the left-hand column and post the right on your refrigerator.
21. Go the extra mile.
22. Be yourself.
23. Take a communications vacation.  One night a week, turn off the phone, blackberry, computer and TV.
24. Rid your life of activities that drain your energy.
25. Live like you’re dying.
26. Express love.
27. Recognize regrets, learn from them and let them go.
28. Throw out three things a day that you don’t need.
29. Do one thing that gets you out of your comfort zone every day.
30. Reward yourself and celebrate successes.
31. Show up.
32. Make space in your life for success, both physically and emotionally.
33. Do what you loved to do when you were five (pet dogs, run in the rain, etc.)
34. Get rid of toxic people and relationships.
35. Schedule “you time” each week.
36. Exercise.  Getting daily movement will give you energy that fuels you forward.
37. Build a “you” brand.
38. Take three long, deep breaths every morning when you wake up and every night before you go to bed.
39. Drink water to keep your body clean and hydrated.
40. Keep in touch.
41. Eat the highest quality whole foods you can find.
42. Eat only until you are 80% full.
43. Create a clean, peaceful and organized home and work environment.
44. Be patient.
45. Forgive yourself.
46. Create a board of directors for your life and seek their input frequently.
47. Fire the voice in your head that puts you down or tells you you can’t.
48. Practice self-care.
49. Put yourself in “you school” by assigning yourself books, classes and movies you can learn from.
50. Keep a journal, and use it to see what progress you are making on your goals.
51. Ask for help.
52. Help someone else.
53. Write down three things you achieved each night before you go to bed.
54. Don’t take things too seriously.
55. Surround yourself with people who propel you forward.
56. Make a financial plan that will enable you to reach your goals.
57. Be bad. Rid yourself of societal pressures and expectations and replace your Blackberry with a bubble bath.
58. Be the boss of your life – and be a good boss.  Give yourself bonuses and time off, and be flexible.
59. Believe in yourself.  If you don’t, who will?  Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.
60. Push yourself to work a little bit harder than you think you can.
61. Accept compliments.
62. Think outside of the box.
63. Volunteer.
64. Break bad habits by replacing them with new, positive ones.
65. Be persistent.
66. Don’t judge others or yourself.
67. Make time for hobbies you love.
68. Take vacations.
69. Find a key learning from every experience.
70. Have lots of sex.  The act of intimacy reduces stress and boots self esteem and immunities.
71. For one week, say “yes” to every opportunity that comes your way.
72. Listen to and respect your body.
73. Find the loneliest person in the room when you’re at a party and approach them.  You will meet someone interesting and make someone’s day.
74. Take a risk at least once a week.
75. Find a mentor who has what you want and learn from them.
76. Go to sleep.  Let your body rejuvenate.
77. Go on the absolutely delicious diet.  Only eat things that truly nourish and satisfy you.
78. Write a personal mission statement.
79. Get in touch with your roots.
80. Write down your biggest success from last year.  Consider what worked and learn from it.
81. Write down your biggest failure from last year.  Consider what didn’t work and learn from it.
82. Slow down and be thoughtful.
83. Write down what you hope to achieve in the next month, three months, six months and twelve months.
84. Reward yourself.  Keep a list of rewards and check them off as you reach your goals.
85. Be honest with yourself and with others.
86. Embrace change, even if it’s uncomfortable.
87. Eat mindfully. Give your food your undivided attention.
88. Get fresh air several times a day.
89. Write down the qualities you love in your friends and family and strive to emulate them.
90. Don’t compare yourself with others. Remember that you are on your own path.
91. Seek inspiration from people, cultures and places that are different from you.
92. Dress the part.
93. Prepare for what you want as if it is definitely happening.
94. Try to have fun in everything you do.
95. Celebrate success.
96. Create a stress tool box.  Compile a list of things you can do when you feel stress coming on.
97. Create a happiness tool box.  Compile a list of things you can do when you are blue to lift your spirits.
98. Once in a while, splurge and indulge in life’s pleasures.
99. Do at least one thing each day for yourself.
100. Always try your best.