New Years Resolution

Change Your Beliefs

Ever wonder why people struggle to keep New Year’s Resolutions? The intention and desire is strong. There is a big push out of the start gate. And then there’s a slow fizzle resulting in dashed hopes, forgotten resolutions and empty promises.

If there ever was a time to be bold, upfront and to the point it’s now.

Here’s why New Years Resolutions rarely stick; rarely succeed. Deep down inside of your mind, you don’t believe in them. It’s that simple.

You can have anything you want in life; more money, better health, weight loss, broken addictions, more time for yourself, greater self-confidence and better relationships. It’s all possible if you believe it. The key to getting all you want and much more is holding positive beliefs about yourself and the issues rolling around in your mind.

Without positive beliefs, you might get what you’re after with some struggle, a lot of striving and not much fun. Most likely you’ll throw your hands up in defeat and revert to old patterns and behaviors, once again re-enforcing those negative beliefs that already have a hold on you.

So this year, New Years Resolution Number ONE is change your beliefs. Root out old, limiting, negative beliefs, behaviors and patterns and replace them with positive, life enhancing ones.

These new beliefs will support you as you move forward in your resolution to work out regularly, eat healthy foods, make more money, spend more time with family and like it!

Think about this way: You and thousands of others are resolving to lose 15 pounds by spring. You start off on a diet and exercise program with great intention and may even lose a few pounds. Then there’s a slip; a missed work out here, a poor food choice there. Why?

Because there is a little voice in the back of your head saying, “Who do you think you’re kidding, this isn’t going to work. Nothing ever works for you.

Go on, you really want that piece of cake and you deserve it! Sitting on the sofa watching TV sounds so much better then working out at the gym. Have an extra handful and work out double tomorrow.” Sound familiar?

Now imagine getting rid of those tapes and negative beliefs and replacing them with thoughts like: “My body loves and craves healthy foods. I enjoy all kinds of exercise. I am beautiful. It’s fun being healthy. I can do anything I put my mind to.” Feel the difference in the energy vibe? These are the kinds of beliefs that will support your resolutions of losing weight, exercising regularly and making healthy choices.

Let’s try another one. “I resolve to start saying “no” more often and taking more time for myself.” Great resolution, but the problem is, deep in your mind, whether consciously or subconsciously, you may be holding onto beliefs like: “If I say no, they won’t like me. I like to feel needed. It gives me self-esteem. If I say no, it won’t get done properly and then everything will fall apart.” Hmmm—doesn’t sound promising for a long-term resolution.

How about filling your mind with beliefs such as: “I can do anything I choose. I speak my mind. Other people’s words and thoughts are simply information about them. People like me and appreciate me just the way I am. I love me. I deserve to take time for myself.” WOW! Awesome beliefs to support a fabulous resolution.

Whatever the New Years Resolution, whatever the issue or problem you want to solve, I am thrilled to tell you, there is hope. You can be who you want to be, do what you want to do, have and experience what you want, as long as you BELIEVE IT!