How tired are you? Are you reading this post while you swig caffeine after a sleepless night with your smartphone inches away from your head, glowing in the night, and alerting you to every post and comment made on social media? Did you wake up to a to-do list overloaded with expectations and a...

Let’s take a quick walk down memory lane and browse through all the different topics we covered over the past 29 days. Here’s a quick rundown:  

1. Welcome And Why Do We Make Resolutions 
2. The Importance Of Setting Goals 
3. What’s The Difference Between Goals And...

We've learned a lot about setting resolutions and working toward goals over this past month. You may wonder what happens when you reach the target you've spent so much time and dedication to achieve. While it can give you a tremendous sense of accomplishment to come to this place, it can also...

We've talked a lot in this challenge about how to stay on track with your resolutions. There are a lot of tricks and strategies for pushing past resistance and finding the motivation you need to succeed. As we near the end of our time together, I'd like to address some things not to do as you...

I'm a big advocate of asking for help when you find yourself struggling. This is true with regard to personal issues, work challenges, or relationship struggles. Trying to push through alone isn't necessary and can make your life much more difficult than it needs to be. I know it can be hard to...

I've mentioned before that sometimes it takes mind tricks to get you through the tough times when you're pursuing a goal. My philosophy is to use any type of healthy strategy you need in order to push past the obstacles. Notice I used the term "healthy strategy." Using tricks to motivate yourself...

Anyone who's decided to try something new knows it's possible to encounter negativity surrounding their pursuits. Critical reactions are part of human nature, and there are a lot of motivators that propel people to find faults in others. Unfortunately, these kinds of actions can be hurtful and...

In today's post, I want to revisit the concept of your why. If you recall, your why is essentially your reason for pursuing a particular goal or resolution in the first place. It's the underlying factor that guides your actions. That's why it's so important to understand it. Sometimes we think we...

Have you heard of a habit tracker? While the concept is one that's been around for ages, it's recently begun to gain traction among people who are trying to stay on track with making positive changes. There are various types of trackers, but the point of these tools is the same. They provide a...

As we've discussed, many resolutions fail. We've all experienced the excitement of setting a new intention, only to have it fizzle out over the next several weeks or months. I've shared with you some ways to fight this tendency and overcome it by setting SMART goals. I've also given you a number...

You've probably heard all your life that you should never give up. You've listened to parents, teachers, and coaches throughout the years as they've encouraged you not to quit and to go after what you want until you get it. While it's good to be persistent and reach a goal takes follow-through,...

Visualization is a powerful tool that can help lead you to serious changes in your life. You may not be aware of this practice as a means of increasing motivation. Perhaps it seems like some sort of personal development trend or new age woo, but this process has actually been around for centuries...