Resolve To Make 2009 Great

Have you decided how to make your 2009 great for you?


Surveys show that 53% of people set themselves up to abandon their New Year Resolutions within weeks. Perhaps the reason why most people do not stick to New Year resolutions is that they forget their resolutions should be for life, not just for New Years Day or for a few weeks.

Whether it's losing weight or getting fit, making more money, changing careers or creating better relationships - the best intentions soon slip to the same old self defeating habits. What's the reason for this?

It's because people really need to be making a "whole year" resolution. One of the main challenges is people suffer from limiting beliefs such as "It's too hard" or "I have to struggle to make money" or "No matter what I do I can't lose weight".

Whilst coaching I often hear people say they want to lose weight, then when I ask them what their priorities or values are in life, they will say "finances" or "career". If you want to lose weight then health needs to be your number 1 focus. If it's a higher income you are seeking, then career and finance needs to be your top priority.

Knowing what your goals are and the reasons why you want to succeed are the foundations for following through on your resolutions.


Resolution tips for you

1) Set only one major goal or resolution. The chances of success are greater when you channel your energy and focus into one goal.

2) Plan ahead. Take time to reflect upon what you will focus on first. Once you achieve that goal you can then set another goal.

3) Choose new resolutions. If you set the same resolutions each year and nothing changes, perhaps change the resolution or goal so it is more achievable to inspire you to continue. You could set a different resolution that you are confident you can achieve – to build a track record of success.

4) Be specific. Plan exactly what you are going to do and by when. Ensure your goals are clear, concise, using positive language and written in the present tense, e.g. "It is now (future date including year) and I have/I am (end step) …."

5) Give yourself reasons why you can succeed. Ask yourself, "why do I want this goal" and "what will achieving that goal do for me or give me?"

6) Ask for help. Enlist the support of a life coach, fitness coach, business coach or mentor - to first set your goals, then make changes to your thinking and habits to ensure you follow through.

7) Take action. Break your goals down to small steps every day. Sometimes a goal can seem overwhelming, if you chunk it down into smaller steps it becomes even easier to achieve.

8) Remember to celebrate your wins. Reward yourself at each milestone to reinforce your new, successful behaviors.



Taking up my offer of a complimentary life coaching session is a great way to start to learn the skills for changing your behaviour at the subconscious level and to build momentum towards the achievement of your goals. If you haven't set your goals for the year yet, then this free session will walk you through the process from the very start.

Right now, as you read these words, do you know your ideal future is within your reach? That's right, your ideal future is just waiting for you to come and claim it. And, all you have to do is say "yes"!

Say "yes" and begin a journey that will unlock your inner wisdom and strength. Say "yes" and to my complimentary life coaching session and I will start to share with you the secrets of how you can align the enormous resources of your unconscious mind with your conscious desires, so that you will be able to actualize your full potential and create the life of your dreams.

Watch the sparks begin to fly as you gain massive propulsion toward your highest goals and boldest dreams in just one complimentary session.

Hope to speak to you soon.

Andrew :)

phone: +44 (0)114 251 4951
email: andrew@gistli.co.uk