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New Year, time to think, time to check out if  our goals were accomplished. But it is important, be prepared for the new year… So, I would like to share some ideas to be ready.

1. Set smaller goals with smaller steps

Gradual small steps motivate people toward larger change.

If you want to lose weight, for example, change small aspects of your eating pattern. Resolve to have a salad tomorrow for lunch, and then do that for a week.

Write down the steps you want to take in a datebook to make it concrete, and reward yourself for making the individual changes, she said.

Let’s say you want to work on being more optimistic this year. Nolen-Hoeksema recommends imagining what you would be like if you were optimistic. Imagine yourself going through a day at work if you were optimistic and confident, then write that down in great detail.

Now, you have specific aspects of that ideal of optimism to work toward. Pick one thing that the optimistic you is doing that you’re not, and start working in that direction, she said.

2. Frame your goals positively

Despite the proven health risks of certain habits, such as smoking, thinking about a habit in the negative will not help you nix it. Studies have shown that it’s hard to get motivated about avoiding cancer, but easier to think about smelling better and saving money as reasons to quit smoking.

So, if you want to quit doing something, think about the positive aspects of not doing it. And make sure you reward yourself for sticking to the plan along the way.

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My best wishes for this Christmas. Remember that it is a moment to leave the conflicts aside and look forward.
I wait, to continue next year contributing new things, so that we all could improve our knowleage and performance.

Kind Regards.
Alberto