How many of you find yourself doing the same thing year after year? You get excited and pumped up to accomplish all these goals, to really turn your life around. You specifically tell yourself that this year will be different. But as the weeks and months go by you find yourself slipping into the same old patterns. This of course leads to frustration as your well intentioned goals fall by the way side. What if you decided this year to take a different approach? How would it feel to refresh the initial goals, creating a surrounding that supports your accomplishment? What do you have to lose? If you keep doing the same things, then of course you will continue to get the same results. You need to spice it up a bit, take a risk and be willing to face your fears and push the comfort zone. Before even thinking about the goals in mind, you need to take some time to prepare yourself to succeed. This time of year is a perfect time to reflect on the past and decide what you want to change for the future. All this takes is your time and energy, a commitment to the process, and a solid support structure.

ACTION STEPS FOR THE WEEK:

1. Declutter your life

Before embarking on goals, you need to make room in your life FOR these goals. In other words, you need to get rid of everything that is draining you, both physically and emotionally. This week create a 'toleration' list. Write down everything that you are tolerating in your life. For ex. a cluttered desk, a leaking faucet, a friend that doesn't return calls, a stack of bills piling up.

2. Simplify your life

Do you feel overcommited? Are you going a million miles per hour as your life is just passing you by? Take a look at all of your current obligations. This week decide which responsibilities are causing more stress than enjoyment. Then choose to delete, delegate or re-invent what you are doing.

3. Look at current goals

Now that you have began the process of cleaning up your life, you can embark on your goals. Which goals are the most pressing? Which ones are you excited about? If the goal does not excite or inspire you, find a different one. Begin a list of goals both short and long term. This will begin the process of taking a step forward.

In order to succeed this time around, you need to stay focused, motivated and supported. What do you need to do in order to accomplish this? One of many options is to work with a Life Coach who will maintain your focus and commitment. Decide if now is the time to invest in your life and ultimately your happiness.

Have a great week!