New Years Resolutions?

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The Word “Resolution” is a noun formed from a verb. It derives from the word “resolve”, which is to say solve, AGAIN!

Many folks languish in patterns of re-solving old problems, so much so, that often times, they never actually solve them because they’ve turned the process into a singular static event. What does that mean? It means they get “stuck” in a pattern of bad habits, & thus it becomes part of their identity. Often times they fall into the trap of blaming their own bad behavior & poor decisions on their past.

“I’ve always been this way”. Perhaps they blame genetics, “my parents were overweight”. Some cop out & blame it on their environment, “my friends smoked” or “we grew up poor”. In other words, they fall into the trap of being a victim. Are you a victim? Only if you allow yourself to be.

Truths that may be hard for some to swallow & difficult to face are:

“Your past does not equal your future” – Tony Robbins

Researchers now say that who you are is 10% genetic, & 90% behavior

The characteristics & behaviors of your family, friends, & peers are either a distinct warning sign of what NOT to do, or an example of what to do to be successful. Have you taken a good introspective look at who you hang with? Do you surround yourself w/ folks who are examples of where you want to be?

We all have a self determined level of “response-ability”

It’s been said “All changes, even the most longed for, have their melancholy; for what we leave behind us is a part of ourselves; we must die to one life before we can enter another” Anatole France

So let’s skip the “resolutions” & start living with intent & self development. Continue to evolve, making new choices, seeking coaches, mentors, new friends that are like minded & headed in the direction you want to pursue, that have already achieved the results you seek, asking for their guidance, & actually acting on what they share with you.