{"id":14530,"date":"2010-12-14T11:00:37","date_gmt":"2010-12-14T19:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.californiapsychics.com\/?p=14530"},"modified":"2011-12-14T11:08:08","modified_gmt":"2011-12-14T19:08:08","slug":"new-years-resolution-guarantee-your-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.californiapsychics.com\/blog\/mind-body-spirit\/new-years-resolution-guarantee-your-success.html","title":{"rendered":"New Year\u2019s Resolutions: 6 Steps to Guarantee Your Success"},"content":{"rendered":"

Too many times, I\u2019ve set New Year\u2019s resolutions only to find that, by February, I haven\u2019t achieved any of them. I\u2019m disappointed, and wonder if I\u2019ll ever achieve my goals. Upon reflection, I found that I have set unrealistic goals. It\u2019s probably due to the fact that I\u2019m an overachiever, and feel compelled to accomplish everything I set my mind to. Over the years, I\u2019ve learned the secret to achieving goals \u2013 lower<\/strong> your expectations<\/strong><\/a> and you\u2019ll achieve more.<\/p>\n

For example, if you wanted to fit into your skinny jeans, you might come up with a new exercise and diet plan. Part of that plan might include a goal<\/strong><\/a> to exercise five times a week. If you don\u2019t achieve that magic number, then you might feel that you failed, regardless of how many times you did exercise. Instead, lower the goal from exercising five times a week to a more realistic goal, like twice a week. Expect to meet that simpler goal. You\u2019ll feel great when you do. If you exceed it, that\u2019s great, too! It feels wonderful to meet your goals, and that feeling of success will keep you motivated to continue to achieve your goals. Set yourself up for success with these six simple steps:<\/p>\n

1. What do you want?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Do you want to drop those pesky extra pounds? Asking why should be your initial step. Is it to increase your self-confidence? Is it for health reasons? State the big picture. Explain the positive gains of achieving your goal (i.e. increasing your chances of being noticed by your hot co-worker) Once that is set, look at what you want to do to achieve it. It might be a series of smaller goals to achieve the overarching goal.<\/p>\n

2. How will you achieve your goal?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Plan how to reach the goal. Get specific, be realistic, and keep the plans simple. I find writing down my goal and the steps to achieve them helps me to look at things more logically. I can see where I\u2019ve over-reached or may be setting the bar too low.<\/p>\n

3. Is your plan realistic?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rome wasn\u2019t built in a day, and you aren\u2019t going to fit into those skinny jeans tomorrow. Take some time<\/strong><\/a>, and look seriously at your plan. If it\u2019s not realistic, adjust it. You want \u2013 and have the right \u2013 to be successful. So don\u2019t create a goal where you\u2019re setting yourself up to fail.<\/p>\n

4. Define success<\/strong><\/p>\n

Many times we create a goal without defining what the outcome will look like. How will you know when you\u2019ve achieved your goal? What will you look like? How will you feel? What will you be able to do? Write it down, and revisit this often. Overtime your definition of success might change. That\u2019s OK. Give yourself permission to do what you need to do.<\/p>\n

5. Allow flexibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

You will face challenges that might hinder or distract you from your goals. That\u2019s life. Plan on life happening on a regular basis. Consider adding plans on what to do when you have setbacks. Candy used to be a big temptation of mine. I always felt guilty and that I failed when I ate just one piece of chocolate. Knowing this, I plan for success. Now when I walk down a candy aisle, I t wave and say, \u201cHello,\u201d to my old friends. I still eat candy, just not as often as I used to, and when I do, I enjoy it all the more.<\/p>\n

6. Get Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n

Talk to someone about your plans and get their guidance. Friends, family, and psychics advisers can provide insight to where you may be blinded. If your goals involve your job or career path, talk with\u00a0Psychic Michael, ext. 9604<\/strong><\/a>, or Psychic Tansy ext. 5289<\/strong><\/a>. For love and relationships, I would talk to Psychic Julia ext. 9131<\/strong><\/a>, Psychic Eve ext. 5313<\/strong><\/a>, or Psychic Winter ext. 9002<\/strong><\/a>.To get more information about your life path or destiny talk with Psychic Nadya ext. 5347<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Whatever goals you set, make sure you\u2019ll enjoy the work involved to achieve them and always keep your end goal in mind. If you enjoy what you\u2019re doing, chances are you\u2019ll continue doing it. Have fun, be a success, and have a great 2011.<\/p>\n

What’s ahead for you <\/em>in 2011<\/strong>?<\/strong> Try a psychic reading. Call 1.800.573.4830<\/span> or choose your psychic now. <\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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