25. The 6-step process that will help you stay true to your New Year’s intentions

2022-01-05

Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution only to see your effort fade as the months pass? Maybe that little voice inside your head talked you out of reaching your goals. (“I don’t have time to run anymore because work is too busy.”) That voice can become assertive and convincing, and eventually win you over – causing you to feel relief when you quit. If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there’s a helpful approach. Just as words can talk you out of goals, conscious words can also keep you focu...

Have you ever made a New Year’s resolution only to see your effort fade as the months pass?

Maybe that little voice inside your head talked you out of reaching your goals. (“I don’t have time to run anymore because work is too busy.”)

That voice can become assertive and convincing, and eventually win you over – causing you to feel relief when you quit.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there’s a helpful approach.

Just as words can talk you out of goals, conscious words can also keep you focused.

Reframing your resolution as an intention is a strong first step to converting your inward desires into a desired outcome.

You’ll see why the traditional view of resolutions may not yield success, and how my 6-step process can set you on the path toward the fruitful year you planned.

Takeaways from this episode:

Your internal dialogue can make or break your goals. The distracting voice in your head may seem supportive, but it may also become subtle self-sabotage.
When resolutions seem too big and unreachable, surrendering to the voice of temptation releases pressure. That’s why it’s important to reframe wishes and follow incremental steps to achieve them.
Understand why realizing your intention will enhance your life and how to measure your success.
Accountability increases your chance of reaching goals. Engage people to help you along your journey and meet regularly.

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Episode 24. What are your communication intentions for the new year?

https://www.languagealchemy.com/podcasts/language-alchemy-podcast/episodes/2147652632

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