It’s a new year, and for many, that means a recommitment to resolutions made in a moment of celebration and excitement (however you celebrated New Year’s Eve).  In my earlier post, I wrote that I start the planning process much sooner than now.  What is required now is a plan and then implementing that plan.

If there is one thing I’ve learned from running in marathons, or any distance for that matter, is that a powerful start does not guarantee a strong finish. In fact, my experience has taught me the opposite; it is the steady and consistent pace that makes all the difference.  Being prepared mentally and physically is much more important.  Even the elite runners start out conserving some of their energy as they fall into a consistent pace and only at the finish do they release all that is within them.  They train for the race for months and years in advance, and that is the key.

This new year, I encourage you to consider what small habits and actions you can take on a consistent, daily basis that will support whatever goals you are wanting to achieve.  One of my small habits is to wake up very early 2-3 days a week. I want to do this to give intense focus and energy to projects and other work that requires the best of me.  I may use that time to exercise, meditate, write, or work on projects.  It is my time, and to do it successfully and consistently, I need to get to bed at a time that also supports waking up early since I am not a “candle-at-both-ends” kind of person. I fizzle out too fast.  I’ve also spoken to my family about this because they can help support this habit, or make it difficult to achieve.

Join me on January 17th and allow me to help you find a new way to approach resolutions. You are not alone.  Reach out and start this year in the right frame of mind.  I look forward to our session.