As the new year approaches, many
people begin scrambling to list all the
things they’re going to do to make
2015 their best year ever. Despite the
high hopes and good intentions,
however, most people fail to turn
their New Year’s resolutions into
reality.
The statistics on the chances you’ll
maintain change are fairly dismal.
Most studies show resolutions begin
to drop off after a week and only
about 40% of those who made
resolutions actually stick to their
goals. If you’ve encountered
difficulties following through with
your goals, resolve to make 2015
different.
No matter what your goals are, here
are the keys to making those New
Year’s resolutions stick:
1. Identify Your Readiness to Change
Sometimes, the pressure to establish
a New Year’s resolution makes people
choose a goal before they’re ready to
commit. Although they may feel
motivated initially, they haven’t
really thought about all the work their
resolution entails. Thinking, “I guess
I should get healthier next year,”
without committing to eating healthy
and exercising isn’t likely to bode well. Choosing to overhaul your behavior
based on the date of the calendar,
without really being ready, will only
set you up for failure.
There’s no reason you need to take
action on January 1. Rather than
saying, “I’m going to quit smoking
cold turkey at midnight,” a more
reasonable solution might be, “I’m
going to spend the month of January
researching my options to quit.” This
can increase your motivation to quit,
while also giving you time to create a
plan that you’ll be prepared to follow
through with.

2. Believe You Can Do It
A lot of people try to create change,
despite a nagging voice in their heads
that says, “This will never work.” If
your thoughts constantly drag you
down and beat you up, your chances
of success are greatly diminished.
You’ll likely talk yourself out of
taking action as soon as the going
gets rough. Creating long-lasting
change requires confidence.
If you struggle with self-doubt, write
down all the evidence that suggests
you’ll be able to reach your goal. Read
that list daily to affirm your
strengths and reduce your negative
thinking. Learn to recognize and
replace your irrational thoughts with
more productive and helpful
monologues.

3. Think Constructively About
Setbacks
Almost every behavioral change
involves at least one or two setbacks.
Whether it’s picking up a cigarette or
skipping a few workouts at the gym,
most people backslide occasionally.
The way you respond to those
setbacks, however, is what
determines the likelihood of reaching
your goals.
If you convince yourself you’re a
complete failure after you make a
mistake, you’ll likely kiss your New
Year’s Resolution goodbye.
Sometimes, people mistakenly assume
success is all or nothing – “If I mess
up once, I must be a failure.” If,
however, you anticipate setbacks, and
only view them as temporary, you’ll
increase the chances that you’ll
successfully learn from your
mistakes.
4. Build Mental Strength
For many people, New Year’s
resolutions focus on tangible changes
– like losing weight, paying off debt,
or quitting smoking. Although
tangible – and measurable – goals are
important, it’s impossible to reach
those goals without mental strength.
No matter what your goals are,
building mental strength will help you
reach them. Just like physical
strength requires ongoing exercise,
so does mental strength. Commit to
building your mental muscle by
conducting daily exercises that will
help you get stronger. Increasing
your mental strength will help you
follow through with your goals, even
as your motivation declines – which,
for many people, is mid-January.
Rather than spend all your time
thinking about what your resolution
will be, focus on the strategies that
will help you stay on track. Decide to
make 2015 about creating a new you,
complete with a plan that will help you
stick to your goals throughout the
year.

op...this is so on point### you cant do it alone,God must be involve....prayer the master key.