The time is coming around to make our New Year’s resolutions; however, time and time again, we make resolutions that don’t stick. Have you wondered why this is? Wanting something doesn’t create change; only the need for change. There is often a lack of thoughtfulness and contemplation about what we want to change, which doesn’t provide sufficient motivation. To realize our fullness and achieve a sense of accomplishment and achievement, we need a different approach.

Today I share how to make your New Year’s resolution stick. I reveal the motivators of change and our relationship with aspiration and desperation. I explain why we should not wait until New Year’s Eve to plan our resolutions instead of continually setting life intentions. I highlight why it is okay to accept our failings and why it is important to document your goals and celebrate small successes along the way. I also share strategies that can help all of us realize our full potential.

“Aspiration is a want state, and desperation is a need state.” - Chris Colbert

This week on Insert:Human

• The two motivators of change; aspiration and desperation
• Why resolutions based on aspirations are more likely to fail
• Why we shouldn't wait till December 31st to make a change
• Why we constantly need to set our life intentions
• Accepting failures and celebrating the little successes to keep your motivation going
• The role of support in providing inspiration, accountability, suggestions, and ideas
• How tools can be instrumental in reaching our goals
• Documenting your resolutions to ensure commitment
• Why we should have resolutions and set developmental and life improvement intentions

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