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Make 2010 your best year ever

There is something special about wiping the slate clean and starting a new year. And January is that time of year where any resolutions set are grand and maybe a little over the top.

And it is these grandiose plans that often see us fail to achieve our goals, as they are just too big a leap in one go. But it is possible to achieve big goals, if you approach it the right way.

There are five elements requiredto successfully change any habit and achieve any goal, regardless how big it may be:

1. Vision
Regardless of what you goal is, you need to have a vision. A vision is a big picture insight into your ideal life, and is ideally what you are striving towards. Sit back and reflect on what you think your perfect life would be like, and write down a few statements to describe it. This is your vision and your goal setting and new year resolutions need to reflect it.

2. Attitude
You've probably heard a lot about the role of a positive attitude in success and achievement. And it's true – some people have even cured themselves from life threatening diseases against all odds with the power of a positive attitude.

So when working towards your vision, it is important to keep a positive attitude. Focus on the positives and the joy you'll experience when you've achieved your vision, rather than focusing on failures or making excuses for not moving forwards.

Affirmations play a role here. Affirmations are basically a series of positive, reinforcing statements that you repeatedly say to yourself to program your mindset to help you achieve your goals. Affirmations usually are a statement like "I am a successful businessman", rather than "I will become a successful businessman", the theory being that if you repeat the first affirmation enough that your mind thinks you are a successful businessman, then the attitudes and behaviors that go with that success will follow.

Follow the link at the bottom of the find where you'll find lots of free resources, including a free affirmation e-course, if you want to learn more.

3. Time
You need to allocate enough time everyday to work on your goals, and you also need to allow enough timeframe to be able to achieve them. You can't lose 20kg in 1 week, but if you allocate 30 minutes everyday to exercise as well as eating a healthy diet, you will in time lose your 20kg.

Initially it may seem like a chore, taking time out everyday to work on your goals. But if you don't, how can you possibly achieve them? And the good news is that as you start to make progress towards your end result, you will feel more enthused to continue and taking time to work on your goals won't seem like such a burden.

The hardest thing is taking that first step and gaining the initial momentum. Once you're on a roll, just run with it.

4. Resources
As well as time, you will need resources and tools to reach your goals. These resources could be in the form of information, a support group, something physical like an exercise bike or money. Whatever the resource or tool required, you need to identify them and how to get them.

Of course, the most important tool you need to develop is an action plan of how you are going to achieve your goals. What steps do you need to take to get there, and what is your first or next step?

5. Maintenance
The hardest part of achieving any goal is sticking to the plan and remaining committed. It can take time to achieve your goals, and it is easy to get distracted and un-motivated. Maintain your vision and your resolve to progress towards your vision. And probably the best way to do this is to review the above steps regularly to re-motivate yourself and keep you on track.

What is your vision for this year? Whatever it is, be kind to yourself, and make sure that you've considered the above five elements of a successful resolution.
Author Resource:- You can find out more about how to achieve all your goals and dreams by checking out these FREE goal setting tools and resources . You'll also find lots of free tips and tools on a range of self-help topics from success to people skills.
Submitted 2009-12-04 11:43:48
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