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8 New Year’s Resolutions Surprising Ways To Create Longevity And Unleash A Healthy Lifestyle
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8
New Yearrsquos Resolutions
Surprising Ways To Create Longevity And UnleashA Healthy Lifestyle
Itrsquos that time of year again when the countdown begins and your heart flutters with anticipation as you wonder what will this New Year bring 62 of Americans make New Yearrsquos resolutions in hopes of making some real change in their life Research defines a New Yearrsquos resolution as a tradition in which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something positive no matter how small for humankind So whatrsquos on your list
Actually the trickier question is how will you maintain your promise well into the New Year With only 8 of Americans successfully keeping their resolutions the struggle is real The following are the top five ldquotrendingrdquo New Yearrsquos resolutions the research behind why we fail to keep them and real achievable ways we can make a pledge to ourselves that is everlasting
1 Lose WeightIn this resolution wersquore focusing on the NUMBERS ndash the ldquoelle-beesrdquo (lbs) the calorie
intake the size of our jeans But thatrsquos where research says we have it all wrong
Clinical psychologist Joseph J Luciani PhD states the real reason why wersquore not
losing the weight embracing change in our life and grasping self-discipline is
because wersquore under a level of stress ldquoWhether yoursquore feeling anxious depressed
frustrated fatigued and weak and out of control or simply bored emotional
friction (stress) becomes the high-octane fuel of failurerdquo
Get control of the stress in your life and discover the power of self-discipline
R E S O L U T I O N
2 Get OrganizedDid you know that the clutter in your home affects your mind body and emotions
Research shows that your disorganized life may be causing your inability to focus
to process information and uses much more brain power than if your life had
some order In the past if your excuses to not getting organized are because you
have low energy yoursquore ill yoursquore unmotivated yoursquore depressed or feel hopeless
then the cause to all those symptoms are staring you right in the face Clean up the
mess in your life and reveal a new side of yourself thatrsquos been hidden all along
R E S O L U T I O N
3 Spend Less Save MoreAccording to a survey by Fidelity Investments people are looking to save more
(55) pay off debt (20) and spend less (17) in the New Year Have you ever
made a financial resolution and wondered why it failed Research suggests there
are two reasons First wersquore simply living beyond our means Overconsumption
is killing our ability to add anything in our piggy banks Second itrsquos far too easy
to spend these days with creditdebit cards and alternative on-the-go payment
methods Focusing on your actual cash at hand and whatrsquos truly needed can go a
long way
R E S O L U T I O N
4 Enjoy Life to the FullestToo many of us are living life unfulfilled Samantha Bennett bestselling author of
Get It Done From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day and Lead Live
Playrsquos podcast guest recalls her feelings of despair exhaustion and poverty prior to
making a change in her life as ldquopaddling as hard as I could and still falling behindrdquo
Does that sound familiar However research suggests that there are pros and cons
to living life ldquoin the fast lanerdquo The biggest con is that many confuse focusing on the
now by spending money whenever regardless if itrsquos financially feasible And while
there is a plus to gaining more experiences creating a busy lifestyle can sometimes
leave you overrun by commitments The goal as with most resolutions is balance
R E S O L U T I O N
5 Stay Fit and HealthyThis resolution is a healthy lifestyle overall ndash body mind and soul Whether
itrsquos gaining muscle staying in touch with familyfriends quitting smoking or
volunteering ndash too many of those who vow this resolution are dropping the ball
after just a few weeks in The Cleveland Clinic suggests that failing to maintain a
healthy lifestyle is due to making unreasonable goals not setting up a system of
accountability not seeking professional help not rewarding yourself and giving in
too quickly Creating and keeping a healthy lifestyle might mean calling in all your
favors and asking for reinforcements
R E S O L U T I O N
Ready to make these resolutions stick Great Here are just a few ways to make some actual change in your life and while
yoursquore in the midst of transformation remember that those who make resolutions
are 10 times more likely to attain goals than those who donrsquot
Herersquos how
1 Get an accountability coach Having someone in your corner whorsquos
professionally trained to motivate and help you find the resources you need to
reach your goals can make all the difference
2 Write a commitment manifesto (a pledge to yourself) AND make a social
pledge (to your friends and family) Historically manifestos have been the catalysts
for change Make wall art of it share a photo of it make it your phone wallpaper ndash
whatever you do keep your vision alive
3 Do a charitable act Give your time donate or offer to teach The ldquofeel goodrdquo
endorphins will enrich your life in more ways than you can imagine Research
suggests that donating even $5 can increase your emotional health Taking action
can give you the boost you need to activate your personal New Yearrsquos resolution
4 Therersquos an app for that Want to reach that extra mile make friends in a
new city or spend less There are endless apps that will help search for what
yoursquore looking for make it fun and track your progress so you can confront and
acknowledge it on a regular basis
5 Think like a child and make five-minute art The next time yoursquore feeling like
yoursquore about to give in to defeat take five minutes to sketch write sing or whatever
feels right and just create No judgment and no need to show anyone but yourself
For more on this listen to Lead Live Playrsquos podcast guest Samantha Bennett
6 Splurge just a little Studies have found that those who quit something cold
turkey will return to their bad habit twice as much as before Whether itrsquos working
late in the office eating your favorite non-healthy food or binging on the couch ndash
designate a day or two of the week to it guilt-free
7 Start with one Go through one room of your home and donate what you donrsquot
love or use scroll through your contact list and let go of one toxic person in your
life reach out to your BEST champion to help you update your LinkedIn profile to
find a better job ndash the goal is to de-clutter one area of your life and make room for
the next best thing
8 Broadcast happiness Take positive psychologist and Lead Live Playrsquos podcast
guest Michelle Gielan whose 21-day challenge involves emailing a two-minute
positive message to someone in your social network as soon as you wake up Think
friends co-workers family and colleagues of any kind Go back to your high school
English teacher if you have to but praise someone before you get out of bed in the
morning The positive energy will fuel your 365 days
Want more inspiration that lasts all 365 days of the year Visit
wwwLiveLeadPlaycom for articles podcasts and multi-media content
Itrsquos your go-to resource for coaching and guidance actionable steps
and the creative license to live your best life
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
Itrsquos that time of year again when the countdown begins and your heart flutters with anticipation as you wonder what will this New Year bring 62 of Americans make New Yearrsquos resolutions in hopes of making some real change in their life Research defines a New Yearrsquos resolution as a tradition in which a person makes a promise to do an act of self-improvement or something positive no matter how small for humankind So whatrsquos on your list
Actually the trickier question is how will you maintain your promise well into the New Year With only 8 of Americans successfully keeping their resolutions the struggle is real The following are the top five ldquotrendingrdquo New Yearrsquos resolutions the research behind why we fail to keep them and real achievable ways we can make a pledge to ourselves that is everlasting
1 Lose WeightIn this resolution wersquore focusing on the NUMBERS ndash the ldquoelle-beesrdquo (lbs) the calorie
intake the size of our jeans But thatrsquos where research says we have it all wrong
Clinical psychologist Joseph J Luciani PhD states the real reason why wersquore not
losing the weight embracing change in our life and grasping self-discipline is
because wersquore under a level of stress ldquoWhether yoursquore feeling anxious depressed
frustrated fatigued and weak and out of control or simply bored emotional
friction (stress) becomes the high-octane fuel of failurerdquo
Get control of the stress in your life and discover the power of self-discipline
R E S O L U T I O N
2 Get OrganizedDid you know that the clutter in your home affects your mind body and emotions
Research shows that your disorganized life may be causing your inability to focus
to process information and uses much more brain power than if your life had
some order In the past if your excuses to not getting organized are because you
have low energy yoursquore ill yoursquore unmotivated yoursquore depressed or feel hopeless
then the cause to all those symptoms are staring you right in the face Clean up the
mess in your life and reveal a new side of yourself thatrsquos been hidden all along
R E S O L U T I O N
3 Spend Less Save MoreAccording to a survey by Fidelity Investments people are looking to save more
(55) pay off debt (20) and spend less (17) in the New Year Have you ever
made a financial resolution and wondered why it failed Research suggests there
are two reasons First wersquore simply living beyond our means Overconsumption
is killing our ability to add anything in our piggy banks Second itrsquos far too easy
to spend these days with creditdebit cards and alternative on-the-go payment
methods Focusing on your actual cash at hand and whatrsquos truly needed can go a
long way
R E S O L U T I O N
4 Enjoy Life to the FullestToo many of us are living life unfulfilled Samantha Bennett bestselling author of
Get It Done From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day and Lead Live
Playrsquos podcast guest recalls her feelings of despair exhaustion and poverty prior to
making a change in her life as ldquopaddling as hard as I could and still falling behindrdquo
Does that sound familiar However research suggests that there are pros and cons
to living life ldquoin the fast lanerdquo The biggest con is that many confuse focusing on the
now by spending money whenever regardless if itrsquos financially feasible And while
there is a plus to gaining more experiences creating a busy lifestyle can sometimes
leave you overrun by commitments The goal as with most resolutions is balance
R E S O L U T I O N
5 Stay Fit and HealthyThis resolution is a healthy lifestyle overall ndash body mind and soul Whether
itrsquos gaining muscle staying in touch with familyfriends quitting smoking or
volunteering ndash too many of those who vow this resolution are dropping the ball
after just a few weeks in The Cleveland Clinic suggests that failing to maintain a
healthy lifestyle is due to making unreasonable goals not setting up a system of
accountability not seeking professional help not rewarding yourself and giving in
too quickly Creating and keeping a healthy lifestyle might mean calling in all your
favors and asking for reinforcements
R E S O L U T I O N
Ready to make these resolutions stick Great Here are just a few ways to make some actual change in your life and while
yoursquore in the midst of transformation remember that those who make resolutions
are 10 times more likely to attain goals than those who donrsquot
Herersquos how
1 Get an accountability coach Having someone in your corner whorsquos
professionally trained to motivate and help you find the resources you need to
reach your goals can make all the difference
2 Write a commitment manifesto (a pledge to yourself) AND make a social
pledge (to your friends and family) Historically manifestos have been the catalysts
for change Make wall art of it share a photo of it make it your phone wallpaper ndash
whatever you do keep your vision alive
3 Do a charitable act Give your time donate or offer to teach The ldquofeel goodrdquo
endorphins will enrich your life in more ways than you can imagine Research
suggests that donating even $5 can increase your emotional health Taking action
can give you the boost you need to activate your personal New Yearrsquos resolution
4 Therersquos an app for that Want to reach that extra mile make friends in a
new city or spend less There are endless apps that will help search for what
yoursquore looking for make it fun and track your progress so you can confront and
acknowledge it on a regular basis
5 Think like a child and make five-minute art The next time yoursquore feeling like
yoursquore about to give in to defeat take five minutes to sketch write sing or whatever
feels right and just create No judgment and no need to show anyone but yourself
For more on this listen to Lead Live Playrsquos podcast guest Samantha Bennett
6 Splurge just a little Studies have found that those who quit something cold
turkey will return to their bad habit twice as much as before Whether itrsquos working
late in the office eating your favorite non-healthy food or binging on the couch ndash
designate a day or two of the week to it guilt-free
7 Start with one Go through one room of your home and donate what you donrsquot
love or use scroll through your contact list and let go of one toxic person in your
life reach out to your BEST champion to help you update your LinkedIn profile to
find a better job ndash the goal is to de-clutter one area of your life and make room for
the next best thing
8 Broadcast happiness Take positive psychologist and Lead Live Playrsquos podcast
guest Michelle Gielan whose 21-day challenge involves emailing a two-minute
positive message to someone in your social network as soon as you wake up Think
friends co-workers family and colleagues of any kind Go back to your high school
English teacher if you have to but praise someone before you get out of bed in the
morning The positive energy will fuel your 365 days
Want more inspiration that lasts all 365 days of the year Visit
wwwLiveLeadPlaycom for articles podcasts and multi-media content
Itrsquos your go-to resource for coaching and guidance actionable steps
and the creative license to live your best life
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
1 Lose WeightIn this resolution wersquore focusing on the NUMBERS ndash the ldquoelle-beesrdquo (lbs) the calorie
intake the size of our jeans But thatrsquos where research says we have it all wrong
Clinical psychologist Joseph J Luciani PhD states the real reason why wersquore not
losing the weight embracing change in our life and grasping self-discipline is
because wersquore under a level of stress ldquoWhether yoursquore feeling anxious depressed
frustrated fatigued and weak and out of control or simply bored emotional
friction (stress) becomes the high-octane fuel of failurerdquo
Get control of the stress in your life and discover the power of self-discipline
R E S O L U T I O N
2 Get OrganizedDid you know that the clutter in your home affects your mind body and emotions
Research shows that your disorganized life may be causing your inability to focus
to process information and uses much more brain power than if your life had
some order In the past if your excuses to not getting organized are because you
have low energy yoursquore ill yoursquore unmotivated yoursquore depressed or feel hopeless
then the cause to all those symptoms are staring you right in the face Clean up the
mess in your life and reveal a new side of yourself thatrsquos been hidden all along
R E S O L U T I O N
3 Spend Less Save MoreAccording to a survey by Fidelity Investments people are looking to save more
(55) pay off debt (20) and spend less (17) in the New Year Have you ever
made a financial resolution and wondered why it failed Research suggests there
are two reasons First wersquore simply living beyond our means Overconsumption
is killing our ability to add anything in our piggy banks Second itrsquos far too easy
to spend these days with creditdebit cards and alternative on-the-go payment
methods Focusing on your actual cash at hand and whatrsquos truly needed can go a
long way
R E S O L U T I O N
4 Enjoy Life to the FullestToo many of us are living life unfulfilled Samantha Bennett bestselling author of
Get It Done From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day and Lead Live
Playrsquos podcast guest recalls her feelings of despair exhaustion and poverty prior to
making a change in her life as ldquopaddling as hard as I could and still falling behindrdquo
Does that sound familiar However research suggests that there are pros and cons
to living life ldquoin the fast lanerdquo The biggest con is that many confuse focusing on the
now by spending money whenever regardless if itrsquos financially feasible And while
there is a plus to gaining more experiences creating a busy lifestyle can sometimes
leave you overrun by commitments The goal as with most resolutions is balance
R E S O L U T I O N
5 Stay Fit and HealthyThis resolution is a healthy lifestyle overall ndash body mind and soul Whether
itrsquos gaining muscle staying in touch with familyfriends quitting smoking or
volunteering ndash too many of those who vow this resolution are dropping the ball
after just a few weeks in The Cleveland Clinic suggests that failing to maintain a
healthy lifestyle is due to making unreasonable goals not setting up a system of
accountability not seeking professional help not rewarding yourself and giving in
too quickly Creating and keeping a healthy lifestyle might mean calling in all your
favors and asking for reinforcements
R E S O L U T I O N
Ready to make these resolutions stick Great Here are just a few ways to make some actual change in your life and while
yoursquore in the midst of transformation remember that those who make resolutions
are 10 times more likely to attain goals than those who donrsquot
Herersquos how
1 Get an accountability coach Having someone in your corner whorsquos
professionally trained to motivate and help you find the resources you need to
reach your goals can make all the difference
2 Write a commitment manifesto (a pledge to yourself) AND make a social
pledge (to your friends and family) Historically manifestos have been the catalysts
for change Make wall art of it share a photo of it make it your phone wallpaper ndash
whatever you do keep your vision alive
3 Do a charitable act Give your time donate or offer to teach The ldquofeel goodrdquo
endorphins will enrich your life in more ways than you can imagine Research
suggests that donating even $5 can increase your emotional health Taking action
can give you the boost you need to activate your personal New Yearrsquos resolution
4 Therersquos an app for that Want to reach that extra mile make friends in a
new city or spend less There are endless apps that will help search for what
yoursquore looking for make it fun and track your progress so you can confront and
acknowledge it on a regular basis
5 Think like a child and make five-minute art The next time yoursquore feeling like
yoursquore about to give in to defeat take five minutes to sketch write sing or whatever
feels right and just create No judgment and no need to show anyone but yourself
For more on this listen to Lead Live Playrsquos podcast guest Samantha Bennett
6 Splurge just a little Studies have found that those who quit something cold
turkey will return to their bad habit twice as much as before Whether itrsquos working
late in the office eating your favorite non-healthy food or binging on the couch ndash
designate a day or two of the week to it guilt-free
7 Start with one Go through one room of your home and donate what you donrsquot
love or use scroll through your contact list and let go of one toxic person in your
life reach out to your BEST champion to help you update your LinkedIn profile to
find a better job ndash the goal is to de-clutter one area of your life and make room for
the next best thing
8 Broadcast happiness Take positive psychologist and Lead Live Playrsquos podcast
guest Michelle Gielan whose 21-day challenge involves emailing a two-minute
positive message to someone in your social network as soon as you wake up Think
friends co-workers family and colleagues of any kind Go back to your high school
English teacher if you have to but praise someone before you get out of bed in the
morning The positive energy will fuel your 365 days
Want more inspiration that lasts all 365 days of the year Visit
wwwLiveLeadPlaycom for articles podcasts and multi-media content
Itrsquos your go-to resource for coaching and guidance actionable steps
and the creative license to live your best life
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
2 Get OrganizedDid you know that the clutter in your home affects your mind body and emotions
Research shows that your disorganized life may be causing your inability to focus
to process information and uses much more brain power than if your life had
some order In the past if your excuses to not getting organized are because you
have low energy yoursquore ill yoursquore unmotivated yoursquore depressed or feel hopeless
then the cause to all those symptoms are staring you right in the face Clean up the
mess in your life and reveal a new side of yourself thatrsquos been hidden all along
R E S O L U T I O N
3 Spend Less Save MoreAccording to a survey by Fidelity Investments people are looking to save more
(55) pay off debt (20) and spend less (17) in the New Year Have you ever
made a financial resolution and wondered why it failed Research suggests there
are two reasons First wersquore simply living beyond our means Overconsumption
is killing our ability to add anything in our piggy banks Second itrsquos far too easy
to spend these days with creditdebit cards and alternative on-the-go payment
methods Focusing on your actual cash at hand and whatrsquos truly needed can go a
long way
R E S O L U T I O N
4 Enjoy Life to the FullestToo many of us are living life unfulfilled Samantha Bennett bestselling author of
Get It Done From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day and Lead Live
Playrsquos podcast guest recalls her feelings of despair exhaustion and poverty prior to
making a change in her life as ldquopaddling as hard as I could and still falling behindrdquo
Does that sound familiar However research suggests that there are pros and cons
to living life ldquoin the fast lanerdquo The biggest con is that many confuse focusing on the
now by spending money whenever regardless if itrsquos financially feasible And while
there is a plus to gaining more experiences creating a busy lifestyle can sometimes
leave you overrun by commitments The goal as with most resolutions is balance
R E S O L U T I O N
5 Stay Fit and HealthyThis resolution is a healthy lifestyle overall ndash body mind and soul Whether
itrsquos gaining muscle staying in touch with familyfriends quitting smoking or
volunteering ndash too many of those who vow this resolution are dropping the ball
after just a few weeks in The Cleveland Clinic suggests that failing to maintain a
healthy lifestyle is due to making unreasonable goals not setting up a system of
accountability not seeking professional help not rewarding yourself and giving in
too quickly Creating and keeping a healthy lifestyle might mean calling in all your
favors and asking for reinforcements
R E S O L U T I O N
Ready to make these resolutions stick Great Here are just a few ways to make some actual change in your life and while
yoursquore in the midst of transformation remember that those who make resolutions
are 10 times more likely to attain goals than those who donrsquot
Herersquos how
1 Get an accountability coach Having someone in your corner whorsquos
professionally trained to motivate and help you find the resources you need to
reach your goals can make all the difference
2 Write a commitment manifesto (a pledge to yourself) AND make a social
pledge (to your friends and family) Historically manifestos have been the catalysts
for change Make wall art of it share a photo of it make it your phone wallpaper ndash
whatever you do keep your vision alive
3 Do a charitable act Give your time donate or offer to teach The ldquofeel goodrdquo
endorphins will enrich your life in more ways than you can imagine Research
suggests that donating even $5 can increase your emotional health Taking action
can give you the boost you need to activate your personal New Yearrsquos resolution
4 Therersquos an app for that Want to reach that extra mile make friends in a
new city or spend less There are endless apps that will help search for what
yoursquore looking for make it fun and track your progress so you can confront and
acknowledge it on a regular basis
5 Think like a child and make five-minute art The next time yoursquore feeling like
yoursquore about to give in to defeat take five minutes to sketch write sing or whatever
feels right and just create No judgment and no need to show anyone but yourself
For more on this listen to Lead Live Playrsquos podcast guest Samantha Bennett
6 Splurge just a little Studies have found that those who quit something cold
turkey will return to their bad habit twice as much as before Whether itrsquos working
late in the office eating your favorite non-healthy food or binging on the couch ndash
designate a day or two of the week to it guilt-free
7 Start with one Go through one room of your home and donate what you donrsquot
love or use scroll through your contact list and let go of one toxic person in your
life reach out to your BEST champion to help you update your LinkedIn profile to
find a better job ndash the goal is to de-clutter one area of your life and make room for
the next best thing
8 Broadcast happiness Take positive psychologist and Lead Live Playrsquos podcast
guest Michelle Gielan whose 21-day challenge involves emailing a two-minute
positive message to someone in your social network as soon as you wake up Think
friends co-workers family and colleagues of any kind Go back to your high school
English teacher if you have to but praise someone before you get out of bed in the
morning The positive energy will fuel your 365 days
Want more inspiration that lasts all 365 days of the year Visit
wwwLiveLeadPlaycom for articles podcasts and multi-media content
Itrsquos your go-to resource for coaching and guidance actionable steps
and the creative license to live your best life
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
3 Spend Less Save MoreAccording to a survey by Fidelity Investments people are looking to save more
(55) pay off debt (20) and spend less (17) in the New Year Have you ever
made a financial resolution and wondered why it failed Research suggests there
are two reasons First wersquore simply living beyond our means Overconsumption
is killing our ability to add anything in our piggy banks Second itrsquos far too easy
to spend these days with creditdebit cards and alternative on-the-go payment
methods Focusing on your actual cash at hand and whatrsquos truly needed can go a
long way
R E S O L U T I O N
4 Enjoy Life to the FullestToo many of us are living life unfulfilled Samantha Bennett bestselling author of
Get It Done From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day and Lead Live
Playrsquos podcast guest recalls her feelings of despair exhaustion and poverty prior to
making a change in her life as ldquopaddling as hard as I could and still falling behindrdquo
Does that sound familiar However research suggests that there are pros and cons
to living life ldquoin the fast lanerdquo The biggest con is that many confuse focusing on the
now by spending money whenever regardless if itrsquos financially feasible And while
there is a plus to gaining more experiences creating a busy lifestyle can sometimes
leave you overrun by commitments The goal as with most resolutions is balance
R E S O L U T I O N
5 Stay Fit and HealthyThis resolution is a healthy lifestyle overall ndash body mind and soul Whether
itrsquos gaining muscle staying in touch with familyfriends quitting smoking or
volunteering ndash too many of those who vow this resolution are dropping the ball
after just a few weeks in The Cleveland Clinic suggests that failing to maintain a
healthy lifestyle is due to making unreasonable goals not setting up a system of
accountability not seeking professional help not rewarding yourself and giving in
too quickly Creating and keeping a healthy lifestyle might mean calling in all your
favors and asking for reinforcements
R E S O L U T I O N
Ready to make these resolutions stick Great Here are just a few ways to make some actual change in your life and while
yoursquore in the midst of transformation remember that those who make resolutions
are 10 times more likely to attain goals than those who donrsquot
Herersquos how
1 Get an accountability coach Having someone in your corner whorsquos
professionally trained to motivate and help you find the resources you need to
reach your goals can make all the difference
2 Write a commitment manifesto (a pledge to yourself) AND make a social
pledge (to your friends and family) Historically manifestos have been the catalysts
for change Make wall art of it share a photo of it make it your phone wallpaper ndash
whatever you do keep your vision alive
3 Do a charitable act Give your time donate or offer to teach The ldquofeel goodrdquo
endorphins will enrich your life in more ways than you can imagine Research
suggests that donating even $5 can increase your emotional health Taking action
can give you the boost you need to activate your personal New Yearrsquos resolution
4 Therersquos an app for that Want to reach that extra mile make friends in a
new city or spend less There are endless apps that will help search for what
yoursquore looking for make it fun and track your progress so you can confront and
acknowledge it on a regular basis
5 Think like a child and make five-minute art The next time yoursquore feeling like
yoursquore about to give in to defeat take five minutes to sketch write sing or whatever
feels right and just create No judgment and no need to show anyone but yourself
For more on this listen to Lead Live Playrsquos podcast guest Samantha Bennett
6 Splurge just a little Studies have found that those who quit something cold
turkey will return to their bad habit twice as much as before Whether itrsquos working
late in the office eating your favorite non-healthy food or binging on the couch ndash
designate a day or two of the week to it guilt-free
7 Start with one Go through one room of your home and donate what you donrsquot
love or use scroll through your contact list and let go of one toxic person in your
life reach out to your BEST champion to help you update your LinkedIn profile to
find a better job ndash the goal is to de-clutter one area of your life and make room for
the next best thing
8 Broadcast happiness Take positive psychologist and Lead Live Playrsquos podcast
guest Michelle Gielan whose 21-day challenge involves emailing a two-minute
positive message to someone in your social network as soon as you wake up Think
friends co-workers family and colleagues of any kind Go back to your high school
English teacher if you have to but praise someone before you get out of bed in the
morning The positive energy will fuel your 365 days
Want more inspiration that lasts all 365 days of the year Visit
wwwLiveLeadPlaycom for articles podcasts and multi-media content
Itrsquos your go-to resource for coaching and guidance actionable steps
and the creative license to live your best life
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
4 Enjoy Life to the FullestToo many of us are living life unfulfilled Samantha Bennett bestselling author of
Get It Done From Procrastination to Creative Genius in 15 Minutes a Day and Lead Live
Playrsquos podcast guest recalls her feelings of despair exhaustion and poverty prior to
making a change in her life as ldquopaddling as hard as I could and still falling behindrdquo
Does that sound familiar However research suggests that there are pros and cons
to living life ldquoin the fast lanerdquo The biggest con is that many confuse focusing on the
now by spending money whenever regardless if itrsquos financially feasible And while
there is a plus to gaining more experiences creating a busy lifestyle can sometimes
leave you overrun by commitments The goal as with most resolutions is balance
R E S O L U T I O N
5 Stay Fit and HealthyThis resolution is a healthy lifestyle overall ndash body mind and soul Whether
itrsquos gaining muscle staying in touch with familyfriends quitting smoking or
volunteering ndash too many of those who vow this resolution are dropping the ball
after just a few weeks in The Cleveland Clinic suggests that failing to maintain a
healthy lifestyle is due to making unreasonable goals not setting up a system of
accountability not seeking professional help not rewarding yourself and giving in
too quickly Creating and keeping a healthy lifestyle might mean calling in all your
favors and asking for reinforcements
R E S O L U T I O N
Ready to make these resolutions stick Great Here are just a few ways to make some actual change in your life and while
yoursquore in the midst of transformation remember that those who make resolutions
are 10 times more likely to attain goals than those who donrsquot
Herersquos how
1 Get an accountability coach Having someone in your corner whorsquos
professionally trained to motivate and help you find the resources you need to
reach your goals can make all the difference
2 Write a commitment manifesto (a pledge to yourself) AND make a social
pledge (to your friends and family) Historically manifestos have been the catalysts
for change Make wall art of it share a photo of it make it your phone wallpaper ndash
whatever you do keep your vision alive
3 Do a charitable act Give your time donate or offer to teach The ldquofeel goodrdquo
endorphins will enrich your life in more ways than you can imagine Research
suggests that donating even $5 can increase your emotional health Taking action
can give you the boost you need to activate your personal New Yearrsquos resolution
4 Therersquos an app for that Want to reach that extra mile make friends in a
new city or spend less There are endless apps that will help search for what
yoursquore looking for make it fun and track your progress so you can confront and
acknowledge it on a regular basis
5 Think like a child and make five-minute art The next time yoursquore feeling like
yoursquore about to give in to defeat take five minutes to sketch write sing or whatever
feels right and just create No judgment and no need to show anyone but yourself
For more on this listen to Lead Live Playrsquos podcast guest Samantha Bennett
6 Splurge just a little Studies have found that those who quit something cold
turkey will return to their bad habit twice as much as before Whether itrsquos working
late in the office eating your favorite non-healthy food or binging on the couch ndash
designate a day or two of the week to it guilt-free
7 Start with one Go through one room of your home and donate what you donrsquot
love or use scroll through your contact list and let go of one toxic person in your
life reach out to your BEST champion to help you update your LinkedIn profile to
find a better job ndash the goal is to de-clutter one area of your life and make room for
the next best thing
8 Broadcast happiness Take positive psychologist and Lead Live Playrsquos podcast
guest Michelle Gielan whose 21-day challenge involves emailing a two-minute
positive message to someone in your social network as soon as you wake up Think
friends co-workers family and colleagues of any kind Go back to your high school
English teacher if you have to but praise someone before you get out of bed in the
morning The positive energy will fuel your 365 days
Want more inspiration that lasts all 365 days of the year Visit
wwwLiveLeadPlaycom for articles podcasts and multi-media content
Itrsquos your go-to resource for coaching and guidance actionable steps
and the creative license to live your best life
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
5 Stay Fit and HealthyThis resolution is a healthy lifestyle overall ndash body mind and soul Whether
itrsquos gaining muscle staying in touch with familyfriends quitting smoking or
volunteering ndash too many of those who vow this resolution are dropping the ball
after just a few weeks in The Cleveland Clinic suggests that failing to maintain a
healthy lifestyle is due to making unreasonable goals not setting up a system of
accountability not seeking professional help not rewarding yourself and giving in
too quickly Creating and keeping a healthy lifestyle might mean calling in all your
favors and asking for reinforcements
R E S O L U T I O N
Ready to make these resolutions stick Great Here are just a few ways to make some actual change in your life and while
yoursquore in the midst of transformation remember that those who make resolutions
are 10 times more likely to attain goals than those who donrsquot
Herersquos how
1 Get an accountability coach Having someone in your corner whorsquos
professionally trained to motivate and help you find the resources you need to
reach your goals can make all the difference
2 Write a commitment manifesto (a pledge to yourself) AND make a social
pledge (to your friends and family) Historically manifestos have been the catalysts
for change Make wall art of it share a photo of it make it your phone wallpaper ndash
whatever you do keep your vision alive
3 Do a charitable act Give your time donate or offer to teach The ldquofeel goodrdquo
endorphins will enrich your life in more ways than you can imagine Research
suggests that donating even $5 can increase your emotional health Taking action
can give you the boost you need to activate your personal New Yearrsquos resolution
4 Therersquos an app for that Want to reach that extra mile make friends in a
new city or spend less There are endless apps that will help search for what
yoursquore looking for make it fun and track your progress so you can confront and
acknowledge it on a regular basis
5 Think like a child and make five-minute art The next time yoursquore feeling like
yoursquore about to give in to defeat take five minutes to sketch write sing or whatever
feels right and just create No judgment and no need to show anyone but yourself
For more on this listen to Lead Live Playrsquos podcast guest Samantha Bennett
6 Splurge just a little Studies have found that those who quit something cold
turkey will return to their bad habit twice as much as before Whether itrsquos working
late in the office eating your favorite non-healthy food or binging on the couch ndash
designate a day or two of the week to it guilt-free
7 Start with one Go through one room of your home and donate what you donrsquot
love or use scroll through your contact list and let go of one toxic person in your
life reach out to your BEST champion to help you update your LinkedIn profile to
find a better job ndash the goal is to de-clutter one area of your life and make room for
the next best thing
8 Broadcast happiness Take positive psychologist and Lead Live Playrsquos podcast
guest Michelle Gielan whose 21-day challenge involves emailing a two-minute
positive message to someone in your social network as soon as you wake up Think
friends co-workers family and colleagues of any kind Go back to your high school
English teacher if you have to but praise someone before you get out of bed in the
morning The positive energy will fuel your 365 days
Want more inspiration that lasts all 365 days of the year Visit
wwwLiveLeadPlaycom for articles podcasts and multi-media content
Itrsquos your go-to resource for coaching and guidance actionable steps
and the creative license to live your best life
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
Ready to make these resolutions stick Great Here are just a few ways to make some actual change in your life and while
yoursquore in the midst of transformation remember that those who make resolutions
are 10 times more likely to attain goals than those who donrsquot
Herersquos how
1 Get an accountability coach Having someone in your corner whorsquos
professionally trained to motivate and help you find the resources you need to
reach your goals can make all the difference
2 Write a commitment manifesto (a pledge to yourself) AND make a social
pledge (to your friends and family) Historically manifestos have been the catalysts
for change Make wall art of it share a photo of it make it your phone wallpaper ndash
whatever you do keep your vision alive
3 Do a charitable act Give your time donate or offer to teach The ldquofeel goodrdquo
endorphins will enrich your life in more ways than you can imagine Research
suggests that donating even $5 can increase your emotional health Taking action
can give you the boost you need to activate your personal New Yearrsquos resolution
4 Therersquos an app for that Want to reach that extra mile make friends in a
new city or spend less There are endless apps that will help search for what
yoursquore looking for make it fun and track your progress so you can confront and
acknowledge it on a regular basis
5 Think like a child and make five-minute art The next time yoursquore feeling like
yoursquore about to give in to defeat take five minutes to sketch write sing or whatever
feels right and just create No judgment and no need to show anyone but yourself
For more on this listen to Lead Live Playrsquos podcast guest Samantha Bennett
6 Splurge just a little Studies have found that those who quit something cold
turkey will return to their bad habit twice as much as before Whether itrsquos working
late in the office eating your favorite non-healthy food or binging on the couch ndash
designate a day or two of the week to it guilt-free
7 Start with one Go through one room of your home and donate what you donrsquot
love or use scroll through your contact list and let go of one toxic person in your
life reach out to your BEST champion to help you update your LinkedIn profile to
find a better job ndash the goal is to de-clutter one area of your life and make room for
the next best thing
8 Broadcast happiness Take positive psychologist and Lead Live Playrsquos podcast
guest Michelle Gielan whose 21-day challenge involves emailing a two-minute
positive message to someone in your social network as soon as you wake up Think
friends co-workers family and colleagues of any kind Go back to your high school
English teacher if you have to but praise someone before you get out of bed in the
morning The positive energy will fuel your 365 days
Want more inspiration that lasts all 365 days of the year Visit
wwwLiveLeadPlaycom for articles podcasts and multi-media content
Itrsquos your go-to resource for coaching and guidance actionable steps
and the creative license to live your best life
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
4 Therersquos an app for that Want to reach that extra mile make friends in a
new city or spend less There are endless apps that will help search for what
yoursquore looking for make it fun and track your progress so you can confront and
acknowledge it on a regular basis
5 Think like a child and make five-minute art The next time yoursquore feeling like
yoursquore about to give in to defeat take five minutes to sketch write sing or whatever
feels right and just create No judgment and no need to show anyone but yourself
For more on this listen to Lead Live Playrsquos podcast guest Samantha Bennett
6 Splurge just a little Studies have found that those who quit something cold
turkey will return to their bad habit twice as much as before Whether itrsquos working
late in the office eating your favorite non-healthy food or binging on the couch ndash
designate a day or two of the week to it guilt-free
7 Start with one Go through one room of your home and donate what you donrsquot
love or use scroll through your contact list and let go of one toxic person in your
life reach out to your BEST champion to help you update your LinkedIn profile to
find a better job ndash the goal is to de-clutter one area of your life and make room for
the next best thing
8 Broadcast happiness Take positive psychologist and Lead Live Playrsquos podcast
guest Michelle Gielan whose 21-day challenge involves emailing a two-minute
positive message to someone in your social network as soon as you wake up Think
friends co-workers family and colleagues of any kind Go back to your high school
English teacher if you have to but praise someone before you get out of bed in the
morning The positive energy will fuel your 365 days
Want more inspiration that lasts all 365 days of the year Visit
wwwLiveLeadPlaycom for articles podcasts and multi-media content
Itrsquos your go-to resource for coaching and guidance actionable steps
and the creative license to live your best life
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
8 Broadcast happiness Take positive psychologist and Lead Live Playrsquos podcast
guest Michelle Gielan whose 21-day challenge involves emailing a two-minute
positive message to someone in your social network as soon as you wake up Think
friends co-workers family and colleagues of any kind Go back to your high school
English teacher if you have to but praise someone before you get out of bed in the
morning The positive energy will fuel your 365 days
Want more inspiration that lasts all 365 days of the year Visit
wwwLiveLeadPlaycom for articles podcasts and multi-media content
Itrsquos your go-to resource for coaching and guidance actionable steps
and the creative license to live your best life
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
Referencesa) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolution Statisticsrdquo Statistic Brain January 2017
httpwwwstatisticbraincomnew-years-resolution-statistics Accessed 1 January 2017
b) ldquoNew Yearrsquos Resolutionrdquo Wikipedia January 2017
httpsenwikipediaorgwikiNew_Yearrsquos_resolution Accessed 1 January 2017
c) ldquoWhy 80 Percent Of New Yearrsquos Resolutions Failrdquo US News amp World Report December 2015
httphealthusnewscomhealth-newsblogseat-runarticles2015-12-29why-80-percent-of-new-years-resolutions-fail
Accessed 1 January 2017
d) ldquoWhy Your New Yearrsquos Resolution Should Be Getting Organizedrdquo SpareFoot Blog January 2017
httpswwwsparefootcomself-storageblog13732-get-organized-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
e) ldquoEnjoying Life To The Fullest is 2016rsquos Top Resolutionrdquo Timecom Money Feature December 2015
httptimecommoney4163867top-new-years-resolution-2016 Accessed 1 January 2017
f) ldquoThe Pros And Cons Of Living Life In The Fast Lanerdquo Love + List September 2015
httpwwwloveandlistcomarticlethe-pros-and-cons-of-living-life-in-the-fast-lane Accessed 1 January 2017
g) ldquoWhy New Yearrsquos Resolutions Fail ndash And How To Succeedrdquo Cleveland Clinic December 2014
httpshealthclevelandclinicorg201412why-new-years-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-succeed Accessed 1 January 2017
h) ldquo10 Steps To Succeed In Your New Yearrsquos Resolution To Lose Weightrdquo LIVESTRONG January 2016
httpwwwlivestrongcomblog10-steps-to-succeed-at-your-new-years-resolutions-to-get-fit-and-lose-weightixzz4S5yHVFLr
Accessed 1 January 2017
