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By R. David Silva
Achieving Success in 2012
As the calendar sends out the message of a new year, we are reminded of the age old custom of adopting New Year resolutions. The best place to start is to look backward at last year's goals. What did I fail to do or to achieve in 2011 that I hoped for at or near the start of 2011? Is there any hope that I can change enough in 2012 to achieve the desired outcome?
Behavior modification is often a slow process. So ask yourself if you made any progress toward achieving the 2011 resolutions you made over a year ago. If so you might need to adjust the level of change you want to accomplish in 2012. If you made no progress and the relevant circumstances are unchanged, you should probably choose some other area for change. No matter where your analysis leads you, here are some guidelines for achieving success in accomplishing your 2012 resolutions
Pick no more than 2 primary change resolutions - Focus only on these until they are met or significantly accomplished. Only then should you look to add goals from your secondary list.
State the resolution in a positive - It should be something you will do versus not do (remove tobacco from my daily routine versus no more cigarettes)
Have a strategy or plan that will help you achieve your goal - Like go to the library every week to learn about a new subject.
Be sure to have an objective measuring device - Like a scale.
Measure your progress regularly - Daily, weekly, or monthly.
If your progress is insufficient to meet the goal, modify your strategy to include an easier behavior adjustment. Stay positive about reaching the goal. Keep trying, measuring and adjusting. If the resolution was worthy and beneficial enough in the beginning of the year, its reward will continue to be worth the effort to modify your behavior. Good luck!
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