It is one month since I committed to my 3 New Year’s Resolutions and I have to admit, it hasn’t been easy nor have I been fully committed to each one.

However, I haven’t fallen completely off track and feel that I’m doing way better than any year before this one. Below is a recap of my resolutions and how I am honestly doing so far:

1) Work out at least 3 times a week and keep track of calories-in / calories-out every day – So I’ve been working out at least 4 times a week which is better than my goal; however, I haven’t been keeping track of calories-in / calories-out every day which I need to focus more on.

2) Drink less (limit 1 night/week) – I have been doing pretty well with this. I haven’t been perfect – I think I just need to replace the drink with something else to help me relax or unwind, like ice cream or a back massage! Now I just need to get my boyfriend to give me one!

3) Focus and appreciate the positive things in my life and less on the negative – This has been a lot harder than I thought it’d be! I get so swooped up in the daily grind and the little things, that I keep forgetting to look at the big picture and the great things I have in my life. Maybe I need to pinch myself every time I have a negative thought! Any ideas on how I can stop my mind from focusing on the negative?

So that’s my update. How are you doing on yours?

Stick to your goals this year with this FREE printable Master Goals form.

This form is designed to help you:

1. Write down your goals for the year
2. Learn to map out each goal on the calendar at the top of the form
3. Plan ahead for the inevitable slip-ups so they don’t cause you to throw up your hands in defeat
4. Reward yourself for each goal you accomplish!

Download here. (also, this form works great with our individual Goal List form)


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As the leaves turn to golden hues, the temperature drops a degree or two, and you get settled back into regular routines, it is the perfect time to revisit some of those goals you set back in January.

Have you gotten caught up in the daily grind and let them fall by the wayside? If so, don’t beat yourself up. We all have good intentions, and we know as well as anybody else that sticking to the goals we set for ourselves is hard to do. Happily there’s no time like the present for getting back on track. In that spirit, grab a pen, your journal and your calendar. This column is all about organizing your top goals, creating an easy to follow roadmap for follow-through, and most importantly, helping you plan ahead for the inevitable slip-ups so they don’t cause you to throw up your hands in defeat.

Sarah on “Finding Your Focus”

“What is it that you really want to achieve by the end of 2009? Shed a few pounds? Spend more quality time with your spouse? Finish a degree program? Get your house totally organized from top to bottom? Organize your photos? Win a competition? The fact of the matter is, while you may want to do it all, to succeed you will have to focus your efforts on a few things that really matter. Let go of all of the things that aren’t so important and really focus your attention and energy on reaching one thing by the end of the year. Choosing your goal priorities might be an easy, off the top-of-the-head, no-brainer for you, or it might require a more formal process, like ranking all the items on your goal list in the order of their importance. Whatever works for you, grab your notebook and pen, take a few minutes and focus on which one truly matters and which ones can be let go. If you’re struggling to choose, you might want to consider imbalances in your life. Is there one area of your life that is most in need of attention? Perhaps focusing on goals in the troublespots will have a more meaningful impact on your overall state of well-being.”

Alicia on “The Importance of Specificity”

“The more specific you can be about the end goal, the more likely you are to get there. Try to define your goal in measurable terms so that you can easily track your progress. If you’ve got a fuzzy goal statement, such as, “start saving” or “get in shape,” take a moment now to get more specific about the end point. Do you want to start saving to get to a particular amount or for a particular purchase? What does “in shape” really mean?”

Here are a few more tips for unleashing your inner Rocky:

1. Break It Down
Big changes are accomplished by taking consistent steps in the right direction. Break down your bigger goals, like “lose 25 pounds,” into a series of mini goals. For example, lose 4 pounds by October 20, and another 1.5 pounds by October 25. Smaller, specific goals are easier to reach. Once you have the thrill of reaching one, you’ll want to reach for another, and another. Before you know it, you’ll have arrived at your destination.

2. Plan for Imperfection
Nobody is perfect. Recognizing that fact and planning ahead for the inevitable slip-up will almost certainly increase your chances of keeping your resolutions over the long-term. Just because you had a moment of weakness doesn’t mean that you should throw in the towel on your goal. Instead, reaffirm your commitment to actually crossing the finish line. List one or two small actions you can take immediately to get yourself back on track to attaining your goal. Once you do this, you’ll know exactly where to turn and what to do when you’re less than perfect.

3. Enlist a Buddy
Whether it’s a friend from the real world, or someone you’ve met in a virtual world, having someone who can support you on your journey can spell the difference between success and failure. Identify someone who can support you and enlist their help this week. Ideally it will be someone who shares your goal. Agree to be there 100% for each other along the way with encouragement to get back on track when you inevitably slip up – whether it’s by phone, email, instant message or text message.

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Top 5 Ways To Get Organized This New Year:

1. Put a trash can in each and every room. The more convenient it is to toss things, the more likely you are to do so.
2. Delegate at least one unimportant task to someone in the family to handle this New Year. Good chores to consider are taking out the trash, washing the dishes or folding the laundry.
3. Make a to-do list of everything you want to get done for the next week. Now circle just 20% of the list (NO MORE) and get just those items done. Trust us….it will solve your critical items.
4. Organize your most important information so it is at your fingertips. People waste an hour a day searching for information they know they have but cannot put their fingers on. Consider purchasing a Life.doc which will help you do this with ease.
5. Finally, resolve this year to ditch perfection. Get the most important things done and give yourself permission to forget the rest. Who wants to be perfect any way?
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