I hope you all had a very happy holiday season and a fun New Year's Eve!!
Now that all the holiday events are over and the New Year is in full swing...let's check out what the weather has in store for the Wilmington area:
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Looks like we'll have to endure the bitter cold for a few days, but then it's back to the 70 degree Wilmington weather that we all know and love.
In the spirit of the new year...let's talk about everyone's favorite topic...RESOLUTIONS!
We all (well, most of us) set them in the first week of the new year...some of us stick to them and some of us stray away from them...here's a survey of the top 10 resolutions that were made for 2008:
The Top 10 New Year’s resolutions or goals were ranked as follows:
1. Get out of debt or save money
2. Lose weight
3. Develop a healthy habit (e.g., exercise or healthy eating)
4. Get organized
5. Develop a new skill or talent
6. Spend more time with family and friends
7. Other
8. Work less, play more
9. Break an unhealthy habit (e.g., smoking, alcohol, overeating)
10. Change employment
*info provided by RISMedia*
And now for Wendy's Helpful Hint of the Week: 10 Ways to Ensure New Year's Resolution Success!
How can you ensure YOUR success? Try using the Top 10 Tips below.
1. Write Them Down. It's a fact: writing down your goals gives you a higher chance of success.
2. Commit. Move beyond the land of "good ideas" to the land of true "commitment". Make the decision that you will show up for your goals. Perhaps you can do a ritual or ceremony to symbolize your commitment.
3. Tell People. Let your biggest fans in on your new commitments and goals for the year.
4. Get Accountability. Even better than just letting others in on your "secret" dreams and goals-get some accountability. Meet for lunch once a month with a group that will ask you, "So, how's it going with your goal?" Hire a Coach. Talk to your best friend or partner. Get some support!
5. Make a Plan. Ensure success with a step-by-step plan.
6. Do a Goal Check-In. Before you decide on what you'll take on for the year, make certain you can answer, "YES!" to the following questions: "Am I the primary reason for setting this goal (vs. your mom, boyfriend, wife, boss, society)? Do I feel alive and energized by this goal? Is this goal in line with my life purpose or mission?"
7. Get Real! If you're contemplating putting a goal down that you always put down and never achieve, take a second look. How will this goal end DIFFERENTLY this year? Is this goal something you need to let go of? What purpose is it serving you each year? What is the good enough reason to truly commit?
8. Focus With Reminders. Once you've got your goals and plan in place, figure out ways to remind yourself. Post your goals on the bathroom mirror or in the car. Put reminders in your palm pilots or cell phones. Figure out what works for you.
9. Believe and Visualize. Do you know the story about the group of basketball players who spent one hour visualizing making baskets, while another group actually practiced? The visualizing players had better seasons! So visualize yourself on New Years Eve 2009 with all your goals achieved. What would that look like? How would it feel? Visualize once a day and see the difference it can make in your life.
10. Above all, Keep a positive attitude and remind yourself that you're worth it!!
May 2008 be the year that your goals and dreams reach full flight!
*info provided by ezinearticles.com*Again, HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!!
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