Goals: This Year I Will…How to Finally Change a Habit, Keep a ResolutionOr Make a Dream Come True

By MJ Ryan

Recognize Your Val-YOU:

Your mind, body and spirit has neverBeen replicated in more than 70 billion Humans who’ve lived on this planet

Avoid the Entitlement Speed Bump You are worth it You deserve your own caring Put yourself on your to-do list Do it for others if you can’t do it for

yourself!

Why is it So Hard?

The bad news – Habits are like driving at 100 mph

with no traffic

The Good News: We Now Know How Change Happens

Each of us can change and grow until our very last

breath

D.I.P. for Change

Desire – I want to do it

Intent – I am going to do it no matter what

Persistence – I am going to keep on doing it

Creating New Pathways

The brain cells that fire together wire together so

You’ve got to practice – a lot!

Your Two Brains

Safe / DangerPain / Pleasure

We share our emotional brain with all mammals,

so it’s smart as a bunny. You need to get the bunny on your side to create lasting change.

What is Your FEELING Reason? To look great for the high school reunion To fit into those jeans To play tennis with my son

Focus People!

Pick 1 thing, not 75 Start small so you can experience success

Create a SMART Goal

Specific Measurable Achievable Relevant Time - Bound

Keeping Your Promise to Yourself

Create a reminder system. You WILL forget!

Don’t turn goof ups into give ups. Strive for persistence, not perfection

“Stressed” is “Desserts” Spelled Backward

When You Try Something

It IS going to feel awkward, weird of uncomfortable at first!

Get Support

The question is not do I need support, but what

kind of support do I need?

Track Success | Discard Failure

Success Formula

Success = Practice – Interference

ITI – Isn’t that interesting

Learn from Athletes

Look at how far you have come, not how far you

have to go

When Off Course, Apply the 4 A’s Assess Adjust Admire yourself for restarting Act quickly

Celebrate Success

For more help, check out “This Year I Will,” by MJ Ryan

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