Its simple…
#1. They don’t work because if something isn’t at the center of your being, it isn’t something you commit to. Let me put it this way. If I say I want to lose 10 lbs in 2011, it doesn’t address a deeper need from the center of who I am. If I say, I need to become healthy in my life, exercise, eat right so on and so on, from this place my I have a better chance of success.
It comes down to vision, and if my vision doesn’t run with meaning and purpose then it will fall by way side or will not have any lasting impact.
#2. We don’t take time to reflect on how we are doing. Few of us ever really reflect on anything. But with resolutions for sure how often do we take time to reflect an reevaluate what we are doing well or not well and then adjust.
See pretty simple.
If you want to succeed at your new years resolutions its better to call the ‘troops’ together and have a revolution in your life.
January 2nd, 2012 at 9:14 am
I totally agree with what you have to say. We need to be passionate, proactive, and surround ourselves with support to ensure that we succeed!
I wrote about it a little here and share my resolutions too: http://www.seventy8productions.com/2012/01/01/new-years-resolutions/
January 30th, 2012 at 10:48 am
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