Keeping New Resolutions

You have good intentions as you make those New Year’s resolutions again this year. But, somewhere between work, family and everything in between, your vow to hit the gym more or work less on weekends is bound to get lost in the shuffle once again.

How can busy career women make practical New Year’s resolutions – and stick to them?

“There are a lot of ways we can self-motivate so we don’t go off the path we’re striving for,” says Kip Morrison of top LA-based law firm Kip Morrison and Associates. “I’m big on goals and lists – a couple of times a year I ask myself, where am I going? What do I need to do differently?”

Friends, family or coworkers can be great motivators to keep you on track. Developing a buddy system will allow you and your friends to help each other stay focused.

One resolution that will benefit you and your career? Incorporating more “me” time into your schedule. “As someone who runs her own business, I’ve learned to talk myself out of feeling guilty because, in anything I do with my interests, it’s still promoting my business,” adds Morrison.

Being realistic (in terms of time and your commitment) and flexible, tracking your progress and using reminders will keep you focused on your goal, says Mind Tools.

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By Megan Hylton

“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” Oprah Winfrey