Goals for 2016?
It’s a tradition that many people laugh about— making New Years resolutions. It works for some to improve their lives, but for many it does not. What’s your experience with New Years resolutions?
Michael Hyatt, former CEO of Thomas Nelson Publishers and author of the book, Platform, says that the average person makes the same New Years resolution 10 separate times without success. Even after a heart attack, only 14 percent of people make any lasting changes around diet or exercise. Change is hard!
But here’s some good news! Dr. Gale Mathew did a study of 267 participants over a few years. She learned that you can increase your chances of success by 42% simply by writing down your goals. WOW!
So, I would first encourage you to begin 2016 by praying and asking God what it is God would want you to be about or do. Next, write these plans down so that you find greater faithfulness to God, your work, family, friends, and even yourself in the New Year.
“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.” Proverbs 16:3
God bless you!
Jeff
31 Dec 2015 admin
I’ve read a number of posts this week about people refusing to make New Years Resolutions. There seems to be a general consensus that simple having a desire to change is not enough. I had no idea that simply writing down a goal, increased the odds of getting things done by 42%–that’s incredible. I’ll getting out my pen and paper right after I finish this response 🙂 Jeff, I love the site, and am looking forward to following this year. I’m looking forward to seeing the book too!