6 Tips For Executing Your New-Years Resolution
As the year comes to a close, many are gathering their thoughts for a new set of New Year's resolutions that quite honestly, many will not stick with or will be broken within a few months. Now, you're thinking, yes-"I'm guilty of this". Well, you are not alone. The fact is, most people fail to stick to their resolution. The reason? Execution! Statistics show that 90% of strategy fail due to poor execution. If we don't properly execute, we will not be successful.
It's definitely a great time to re-evaluate your plan you had committed to last year, last month or even last week.
This year, let's stop the cycle of not following through and stay committed to your plan. Let's make 2018 your best year yet. Here are 6 simple tips to help you stay on the path for success on executing your new year resolution:
1. Define a Plan
Define what your goals are and document this. Then focus on one thing at a time that you'd like to change. Be realistic, make sure it's attainable and within a reasonable time frame. Having a plan will keep your focus and help you to prioritize your goals.
2. Have Patience
Patience is an important aspect of any plan. It will help you to keep your mind centered and focus on what's important. So breathe, stay calm and know that it will be ok. Remember, patience is a virtue, possess it if you can, found in the strong and those who want to live long.
3. Plan to Fail, don't fail to plan
Put a plan in place for the days where you have a misstep or when you have gone off your path. It not always easy, however, having this in place it will help you to recommit to your plan.
4: Keep track of your progress
Tracking your progress is important as it helps to measure your success. No matter how big or small, every step all counts. Lao‐tzu said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
5: Hold yourself accountable
Hold yourself accountable for your future. It's your life. Have a strong sense of control over the action item and most important, don't give up.
6: Maintain a Positive Attitude
Having a positive attitude is an inside job that makes the outside looks and feels so much better. Gandhi said A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.