Did you know…

-45% of Americans usually set a resolution

17% infrequently

38% absolutely never

It’s not too late! Ask yourself, “What could I do to improve my level of happiness today and in the future?” It doesn’t have to be anything more than a change in attitude or a positive perspective. Make it simple and easy!

-Those that set resolution

8% are always successful

19% achieve success every other year

49% have infrequent success

24% (1 in 4) NEVER succeed and have failed on every resolution every year.

That’s not very promising, is it?

We need to look at resolutions a different way to set ourselves up for success.

-Of those that set resolutions, 38% are related to weight loss.

-39% of those in their 20s achieve their resolutions every year or every other year.

-15% of those over 50

How’s that for motivating statistics?

What’s the point if I’m destined to fail?

If you are successful this year, you are 78% more likely to succeed in 2013!!!

Well, here’s where I want to help you.

I want to set you up for success. I have compiled a list of ten different ways to TURN YOUR RESOLUTION INTO REALITY!

1. HAPPINESS. Should make your life better and make you happier.

“It must be based on a deep-seated aspiration where you know its achievement will make life better. Your success at setting New Year’s resolution should also provide you that sense of completion and self satisfaction. It is crucial that the decision comes from within you and not pressure upon you by others.”

2. COMMIT. Commit 100%.

No looking back and no giving up.

Change stars t in the mind so prepare yourself for hard time.

If you’re just not ready “If not now, when?”

“What change am I ready to undertake?”

Your resolution should not be torturous.

Commit to your workout every day.

Schedule your workout and know exactly what that workout entails.

No options to make it easier or shorter.

You’ll never finish a workout regretting you did the whole thing.

3. CALCULATE. Do you know what the number one diet tool is?

Track every morsel.

Losing weight is all about calories in and calories out.

Burn more calories than what you eat, you will lose weight.

4. EMPOWER. Enlist in support and education.

Be accountable to someone.

Tell someone or do it together.

Family, spouse, coworkers or friends in some small way.

Educate yourself.

Use the internet.

5. 21 DAYS. Commit to 21 days.

Form a habit.

February 1^st.

Then reassess.

If the change is positive and then commit to 21 more days.

If you didn’t make it, try again? Or change?

6. SMALL STEPS. Small goals to add up to one big goal.

Celebrate your small accomplishments instead of dwelling on big goal.

Example of becoming a runner.

7. TREAT. Create a rewards system.

80%/20% rule

Example day of rest, cheat meal, massage, shopping, even a dessert.

8. PREPARE. Know that you will fall off track.

Make up your mind to forget it and move on.

Think of how you will avoid the mistake in the future.

9. PACE YOURSELF. Don’t get burned out.

Only change one small part of your life.

Body will wonder what you’re doing to it.

Build up to 4 times a day.

10. WHY. Remember why you made your resolution.

“You make a resolution because there is something in your life that either needs to change or you want to change. If you focus on that reason, you are more likely to stick with your resolution.”

Sticky notes, calendar, car, scale or on your bathroom mirror.

Always come back to your motivation.

“No matter how slow you go, you’re still lapping everyone on the couch.”

“A year from now you’ll have wished you started today.”