It is hard to believe that one year is almost over ... but the good news is that a completely new is about to begin. We all look forward to new beginnings, a chance to right wrongs and perhaps take a second stab at things that do not exactly go our way. Perhaps its time to forgive and also try to forget some of the hard times we have experienced in 2010. But its also an opportunity to be grateful for all the many gifts we have received throughout the year. It can be an opportunity to try and let go to find ways to be more loving, or to amend a part of ourselves that we think will make for a happier and more fulfilled lives.
Inevitably, this time of year that we tend to be passive that we think about the coming year and the life we want for ourselves and, perhaps, for our families. Although every day and even every moment is an opportunity for a new beginning, we often wait until the new year to make these changes that we think will make us truly happy. The unfortunate aspect is that the pressure to succeed with resolutions for the new year has the undesirable effect of actually reduces our ability to succeed. It is increasingly difficult to make commitments that will last, especially when these same commitments have been withheld from us over many months and perhaps years or even decades.
We have a great opportunity to make changes in our lives, let go of old vices and make positive changes that will make it possible for us to be happy and fulfilled. In the light of the opportunity before us to make powerful and supportive resolutions, I offer you some simple recommendations that can give you the best chance of success in 2011.
Eight Tips for successful new years resolutions
Do It For You -you want to lose weight? Fantastic! Do you want to quit smoking? Fantastic! Do not do it for someone else ... do it for YOU. You are worth it and you deserve it.
Be realistic -don't expect to fix all your problems overnight. Be reasonable in what you can achieve. Remember that there is a reason that these resolutions have escaped you-choose what you know you can manage and work towards your dreams. Rome was not built in a day, so be patient with yourself. If you reach your goal, you can always make another resolution, anytime you want.
Be grateful -always start from a place of gratitude for what you have. Whatever challenges we face, we all have so much to be thankful for. Sharing gratitude puts you in your heart, where you have the strength to fulfill your every need.
Be in The moment -don't expect to succeed only so that you actually made a resolution, and even wrote it down. It takes a few moments at a time-one day at a time and you will eventually achieve what previously seemed insurmountable. Pace yourself, but work from now on because it is the only one who is ever going to exist.
Be Strong -someone may try to rationalise before, but it takes real strength and courage to believe in the future. Don't give up-you can achieve anything your heart desires if you stick to it.
Have faith -Yes, you need to believe-but regardless of your specific religion, have faith that you can achieve your wishes and overcome the obstacles that stand in the way of your greatness. If you need assistance, ask for it, if you need help, find it. Set yourself up to succeed and don't stop believing (or perhaps Believin '-thanks trip)
Start again -if you don't, try again, and if necessary, again and again and again. If you fail or get off course, be kind to yourself and forgive yourself simply start from scratch. Do not wait until next year because now is the time for change. Take a few moments at a time, one day at a time, until your resolution will your new programming and you live the life you consciously choose.
Be of service -if all else fails, be of service. When you do not know what to do next, be of service. When you are lost, be of service. Regardless of what happens on the resolution road, is the service response to finding your own greatness and staying on the path to true happiness and fulfillment.
If you need some ideas for your 2011 new years resolutions, visit my top-ten new years resolutions from 2010.
Happy new year!!! Your 2011 can be filled with discovery and beauty, growth and fulfillment, happiness, and service.
Many blessings!
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Seth David Chernoff is a two-time cancer survivor, an award-winning author, a gifted public speaker, highly successful marketing professional and founder of several companies. His new book is a guide for living: reality, A User's Guide to life sentence. His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, San Francisco Chronicle, popular mechanics, Business Week, the United States Today and on national TV and Radio. For more information, visit http://www.sethchernoff.com/.