How are Your New Year’s Resolutions Holding Up?

It’s the beginning of February: How are you doing on your resolutions?

Are you still exercising, avoiding cigarettes, eating dinner with your family, saving money, packing a lunch instead of eating out, making those extra sales calls, volunteering regularly and (fill in the blank)?

You’re not alone if your commitment to your goals has faltered; it’s easy to slip back into old habits. One of the keys to staying on track is to write down your goals and put them where you’re reminded of them daily. If your weight-loss goal is posted on the fridge, you’ll see it when you’re in the mood for a late-night snack, and you’ll be forced to make a conscious decision about whether you really want that second (or third) brownie.

Another key to keeping your resolutions is creating new thought patterns. One of the best ways to do this is to read idea-inspiring books. Whether it’s the biography of a person whose success you admire or a book on how to achieve your goals, feeding your mind with positive, thought-provoking messages can change your life.

Here’s a recommended reading list for February:

48 Days to the Work You Love by Dan Miller. Check it out at www.48days.com.

SfW wants to know…. What are you doing to recession-proof your income?

SUCCESS for Women is committed to bringing you solutions for whole-life success. And though we know money doesn’t equal success, as Zig Ziglar says, “Money is not the most important thing in life, but it comes reasonably close to oxygen.” You’ve got to have it to pay the bills, keep your business running… eat.
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Let a “Crisis” Become Your Catalyst for Success

From No More Mondays author Dan Miller

If you feel your career is on shaky ground, remember you are always in control of your attitude. How you respond to a career crisis can either put you on the path to new and greater success or send you on the “journey of the broke.” We asked business expert and entrepreneur coach Dan Miller for some tips on turning a crisis into an opportunity to create a career you love.

If someone is faced with being laid off, what are a couple ways she can recover quickly and get money flowing in again?

• Be crystal clear on your “transferable areas of competence.” If you can’t describe what it is you do well, no one will be excited about having you on their team.
• Maintain optimism. Being laid off can seem like a personal slam, but it’s critical that you remain positive on your ability to contribute. Low self-esteem and discouragement are highly transparent. Don’t let them sabotage the path you are on.
• “Expect” more success, not less. An unwelcome change can propel you to a higher level of success.
• What seems like a disaster may actually “wake up” some long-forgotten childhood dreams that can guide you into the most fulfilling and profitable season of your life.

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