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Day 26 will be some tips for convincing yourself to achieve success. I've mentioned before that sometimes it takes mind tricks to get you through the tough times when you're pursuing a goal. My philosophy is to use any type of healthy strategy you need in order to...

Day 25 will give you five tips for dealing with critics. Anyone who's decided to try something new knows it's possible to encounter negativity surrounding their pursuits. Critical reactions are part of human nature, and there are a lot of motivators that propel people...

Day 24 is about the importance of your "why." In today's post, I want to revisit the concept of your why. If you'll recall, your why is essentially your reason for pursuing a particular goal or resolution in the first place. It's the underlying factor that guides your...

Day 23 is about using a habit tracker to continue your progress toward your goal. Habit trackers are a great success tip for success. Have you heard of a habit tracker? While the concept is one that has been around for ages, it is recently begun to gain traction among...

Day 22 is about transforming a resolution to a lifestyle change. As we have discussed, many resolutions fail. We have all experienced the excitement of setting a new intention, only to have it fizzle out over the next several weeks or months. I have shared with you...

Day 21 is about how resolutions change over time and it is perfectly fine that they do. You have probably heard all your life that you should never give up. You've listened to parents, teachers, and coaches throughout the years as they have encouraged you not to quit...

Day 20 is about how visualization exercises can help you reach your goals. Visualization exercises are powerful tools that can help lead you to serious changes in your life. You may not be aware of this practice as a means of increasing motivation. Perhaps it seems...

Day 19 is about getting back on the horse if you fall off the wagon. When you are working toward fulfilling a resolution or achieving a goal, backsliding is usually inevitable. Many of us, me included, can tend to get pretty down on ourselves when we get off track. We...

Day 18 is about the power of coaches, cheerleaders, and cohorts. Do you think of yourself as a fairly independent person? Is it hard for you to ask for help? Have you found yourself to be kind of a lone wolf in the world? If you have answered "yes" to these questions,...

Day 17 is how to celebrate milestones, successes, and accomplishments. The strategy of using your past accomplishments can motivate your present. In yesterday's post, we talked about the strategy of using your past accomplishments to motivate you in the present. There...