So here we are, about six weeks short of 2010. How have you done with your 2009 Resolutions, or the goals you have set for yourself this year? Or do you not set them because you lose interest in them?

What happened to that excitement about making positive changes in your life? About how you are going to lessen your stress, treat people better, smile more, exercise daily, walk your dog, eat less, save money …… Do you remember how you eagerly looked forward to starting, or continuing along this improvement path? Can you close your eyes and feel it?

How do you decide on what your goals will be … or what you want to achieve? Sometimes, as in some work environments, it is ‘dictated’ to us. Other times we can negotiate on specific elements. Still other times, it is totally up to ourselves on where we will be three, six, nine or twelve months from now. 

Write down not only your goals and milestones, and also the benefits of achieving them … how will that change your life … can also act as strong motivators when you feel your self-control wavering. Drawing pictures and clipping items from magazines to putting them on your vision board will keep you focused and incentive-ized to continue.

In other words, have you made your thinking visual?

Tags: communication, intention, leadership, New Year's Resolutions, setting goals

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