So many people make new year resolutions such as going on a diet, exercising more, adopting a new practice, reading more books, or getting more sleep…the list is endless. For me, I see it as time to adjust things that didn’t work in the past 12 months, using the next chunk of time (12 months) to tweak and make major and/or minor adjustments to life and to work.

I also make resolutions throughout the year when it seems right or necessary. There is no rule stating that a resolution has to be at the beginning of a new year, a new month or a new week; a resolution can be made daily – think of a resolution simply as an intention.

A major issue with resolutions is they always start with a great spark but in a short time they fizzle and we forget and make excuses. When we make a monthly, weekly or daily resolution we have a better chance of following through.

When you wake up each morning set your intentions, say them aloud and write them down or add a reminder to your smart device so you will be reminded throughout the day and week.

Resolutions/intentions are simply a tool, a mantra for you to make positive changes in your life. Start big or start small – it doesn’t matter as long as you’re moving forward and making some type of progress that suits you, do it for yourself because you are that important.

Happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous new year to you!