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WAYS TO KEEP YOUR

NEW YEAR’SRESOLUTIONS

25Byte Sized Tips from Virtuallinda

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A new year brings new possibilities,

new choices and new hope for the

future. That’s why we tend to think about

business changes in the New Year.

Here are some tips to help you

actually keep the resolutions you

make this year...

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1. Keep It Simple Sweetie.Use the KISS method to ensure that you

don’t get carried away by setting a

resolution you have no hope of fulfilling.

Simplify your resolutions to ensure you

can achieve them.

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2. Be choosy.Agreeing to a New Year’s Resolution just

because you feel you should is setting

yourself up for failure. Instead, choose to

change something you really desire to

change and your chances for success

are much greater.

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3. Be realistic.You may want to lose 25 pounds in a

week, but besides being unhealthy, it’s

utterly unrealistic. Instead, set realistic

expectations for what you can accomplish

within the time frame. Use the same

approach for your business goals.

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4. Broadcast your plans.Tell friends and family about your New

Year’s Resolution, don’t try to keep it to

yourself. Letting others know your plans

firms up your decision in your own mind

and helps you stay accountable.

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5. Educate yourself.Learn how others have successfully

made the change you desire. Doing so

will help you avoid pitfalls and build

realistic expectations.

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6. Avoid the same ol’ resolutions.If you’ve resolved to lose 10 pounds year

after year, it may be time to set a different

resolution. Instead, resolve to exercise

three times a week. This will accomplish

the same results, but it frames your lifestyle

change in a different light. Look at your

business goals in the same way.

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7. Break your resolution into achievable tasks.Rather than focusing on one huge life-altering change, opt for smaller, more manageable changes that you can track and accomplish more easily.

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8. Create a plan of action.Once you know the steps you need to

take to fulfill your resolution, decide what

you’ll do first, then do it! Plan each step

in advance so you’ll know how to

proceed as you reach each small goal.

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9. Don’t expect overnight results.It takes time to develop habits and behaviors, and it can take even longer to change them. Be patient with yourself and expect gradual, rather than immediate, results.

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10. Don’t stress yourself out!Change, even good change, can be stressful. We’re creatures of comfort and stepping out of our comfort zones can create stress and anxiety. Strive to disallow stress from getting the best of you.

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11. Find an accountability partner.It’s important to have someone who will hold you accountable for your actions. Ask a friend or family member or business coach to help you stay on track.

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12. Garner support from others.There are business groups that help Entrepreneurs connect, brainstorm and learn from each other. Search for one in your community or online to help you reach your goals.

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13. Let your enthusiasm show!Look at the changes you’re making as an adventure, rather than drudgery. Get excited about how you’ll feel when you’ve reached your goal. The journey can be as much fun as the destination!

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14. Look at both the pros and cons of your decision.Be prepared for both the positive and negative outcomes of your decision so there are no surprises.

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15. Be prepared for setbacks.There will be days when your good intentions fly out the window and you return to old habits. All is not lost! It’s just like riding a horse: When you fall off, get back up and trudge on.

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16. Prepare in advance.Give your subconscious time to adjust to

the change so it doesn’t come as such a

shock to your system. You’re more likely

to succeed when you prepare in

advance.

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17. Reward yourself!Look for ways to reward yourself after

every step is reached. It’ll build

momentum because you’ll be

looking forward to the next reward.

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18. Set a deadline.As with any goal, it’s important to have a

timeframe in mind. Give yourself plenty

of time to realistically reach your goal,

but plan for a specific end date to work

toward.

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19. Set a limit.It’s best to work on just one or two

resolutions at a time. You’ll be able to

focus your efforts without feeling

overwhelmed with too much to do. This

is especially important with business

goals, since distraction = lost income.

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20. Track your progress.This works especially well when you split

your resolution into small, manageable

tasks. Create a chart of your progress so

you can see exactly how far you’ve come

with each step you’ve taken.

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21. Use positive self-talk.Tell yourself that you can achieve your goals and that you will succeed regardless of setbacks. When you do this, you’ll begin to both consciously and subconsciously believe in yourself.

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22. Write out your resolutions.Writing your goals and desires on paper has a strong affect on your psyche. It firms up your intentions and helps you focus more clearly. Take the time to write down your goals, step-by-step, to best achieve your resolutions.

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23. Visualize the results.Imagine yourself after you’ve achieve

your goal. What do you look like? How

do you feel? Spend a few minutes every

day visualizing your success and you’ll

be amazed at how much quicker and

easier your goals will be to accomplish!

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24. Make the choice.You’ve talked about the change. You’ve

made the resolution. Now firmly decide

that will you stick with it — even when

it’s not comfortable or convenient. You

can do it if you choose to!

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25. Hang in there. Never give up!The going may, indeed, get tough. You may have discouraging days. You may feel like quitting. But if you’ve made the conscious decision to change, keep plugging away!

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By putting these strategies into practice,

your business resolutions will transform

into realistic, reachable goals.

May your New Year be filled with happiness,

and the changes you desire to grow the

business of your dreams!

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