Every year, like clockwork, I ask myself four very important questions: What did I learn from the last year? What do I want to accomplish next year? How am I going to do it? And, how will I stick to it? In my opinion, it is the last question that is really the most important. Because if you don’t stick to your resolutions, none of the other questions and … [Read more...]
5 Powerful Tips to Help You Stick to Your New Year Goals
At the start of every new year, many of us decide we’re going to: lose weight, start a business, write a book, quit a bad habit, improve our relationships, etc. The resolutions are endless. And we have the best of intentions. So why, then, is it that only 8% of us actually achieve our New Year’s resolutions every year? In fact, by January 15th, it’s pretty clear who’s going … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Drop the Drama and Find Peace in the New Year
The New Year is often a time of hearty celebration with friends, music and alcohol. But what does one do if they prefer to ring in the New Year alone or more contemplatively? There are a number of ways to celebrate the New Year in a less traditional way and make it meaningful. Below are three ways you can bring in the New Year quietly either alone or with friends. When you … [Read more...]
Couples: 5 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Creating a 2016 Digital Vision Board for Your Marriage
Vision boards may seem corny, but they're probably more necessary today than ever before. The age of the Internet and smart phones are cultivating an era of distraction. This is not by accident. The more you're focused on just getting by or surviving your daily routine, the less you're focused on steering the direction of you and your family. Don't get it twisted. Every … [Read more...]
Top 3 Reasons Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail!
At the close of each year, we sit back and reflect on the many accomplishments that were made and milestones that were met throughout the year. We also lament over missed opportunities, discarded plans, and the things we failed to check off our bucket list yet again. This end of the year stroll down memory lane usually proves to be a mentally and physically exhausting emotional … [Read more...]
Get Your Fit Toolkit with 4 Tips to Reach Your Fitness Goals
Here we are again. For the last couple of weeks you could have easily walked into any fitness center and found plenty of available machines and equipment to use, but now, one day into 2015, with many people having resolved to get fit or lose weight, the gyms are probably packed. A 2013 survey found that the number one New Year’s resolution was to lose weight. Unfortunately, … [Read more...]
3 Simple But Powerful New Year’s “Resolutions” Couples Need Every Year!
by Charli Penn It’s that time of year again. You know, the one when we all make loads of promises to ourselves (and each other) that we rarely intend to keep. I actually hate the word “resolutions” because I’m personally way more successful when I set “goals” and a “vision” for the year ahead. Words are powerful. Resolutions are made to be broken. Goals keep us motivated and … [Read more...]
Four Relationship Resolutions You Should Make For 2012
It's almost time for us to countdown to 2012 and think about what's good from 2011 that we'd like to carry over into the new year. I know I grew a lot as a person these past twelve months and my husband and I have a lot of positive momentum pushing us forward. But no matter where you are in your marriage, there is always room for improvement. I did a little thinking and I … [Read more...]
Guest Post: 10 Tips To Turning Over a New Relationship Leaf In 2009
by Linda Dominique Grosvenor If you haven't already you may be on the cusp of joining the 100 million Americans in making a New Year's resolution. The New Year is the time when many people look back and reflect on the previous year's accomplishments as well as goals that have fallen short and make a diligent promise to do better. The number one resolution most Americans make … [Read more...]