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This year I will--, how to finally change a habit, keep a resolution, or make a dream come true, M.J. Ryan

eng

index present

non fiction

This year I will--

69020899

M.J. Ryan

how to finally change a habit, keep a resolution, or make a dream come true

Learn the secret to making changes that stick. Every so often people get inspired (again!) to lose weight, get organized, start saving, or stop worrying--but a few months later they give up, frustrated. It doesn't have to be that way. Author Ryan offers wisdom and coaching to help readers make this time the time that change becomes permanent. People think there is one way to lose weight, and another way to stay on top of their e-mail. Rather than one-system-fits-all, each person has their own formula for making changes that stick--but most people don't know what theirs is. This book helps you lock on to your unique formula for planning, implementing, and seeing a life change through, so you can use it again and again to tackle anything else you'd like to do.--From publisher description

Introduction: the adventure of living your dreams -- Preparing -- You've got to really want this -- What need is being served by what you're doing now? -- Get your three brains on your side -- Ambivalence is normal -- What's the price of not changing? -- Run toward, not away from -- The gap between where you are and where you want to be is a good thing -- No time is the perfect time to begin -- Imagine your future positive self -- Understanding is the booby prize -- Believe you can do it -- What if you've been down this road before? -- You can't get fit by watching others exercise -- Getting into action -- Focus, people -- Elevator broken, use the stairs -- Create a huge challenge for yourself -- Follow your formula of success -- Strongly set your intention -- Create a smart goal -- Put yourself under contract -- Become a tracker -- What kind of support do you need? -- Its going to feel awkward at first -- Yes, you can find the time -- When you don't know what to do, channel someone who does -- Oops, I forgot -- Make backup plans, not excuses -- Use your imagination to make it easier -- Don't despair, understand the three stages of learning -- Show up, with grit -- Do a post-game review -- A is onto something one day at a time -- Practice self-appreciation every day -- Keeping going -- How you gonna keep up the momentum? -- What's standing in your way? -- Remember what will truly make you happy -- Don't let them bring you down -- Use your ABCDEs on those nasty voices in your head -- The imperfect is our paradise -- You can't change what you've done, only what you're going to do -- Sift when you want to give up -- Have a little fun with it, will you? -- Ask for help from invisible hands -- You don't have to scarf down the whole box just because you ate one cookie -- Look at the character strengths you've cultivating -- Once you create the new habit, it's yours for life -- The old pathway's still there too, beware of stressors -- When blown off course, apply the 4's -- Twelve tips for keeping your promise to yourself -- The end : conscious self creation -- Acknowledgments -- Index of tips and inspiration by topic -- Want more help?