What happened to all the counting down to New Year New YOU and the motivation we had on New Year's Eve?!That night the ball dropped we were all psyched to make changes in our life! February is the time many of us dropped the ball on our resolutions! Statistic show that  only 64% of resolutions are maintained into February .The statistics drop to 46% 6 months down the road. There  is a better way to run with the ball pun intended.

" True life is lived when tiny changes occur." Leo Tolstoy  This quote brings us back to reality .Resolutions are made and broken. We want to get real about change and it's not about one night and a count down! It's about lasting change.

See the  big picture !Have a long term goal .Keep it realistic yet a stretch. Take time to see clearly why you want to achieve this goal. The why is the motivator from inside you. People who know why they want to make changes have a strong motivator.

Once you establish the why set daily intentions to bring you closer to your goal.

Break k down the big picture into baby steps. It takes you out of "overwhelm "and into action.

State what you want to achieve in the positive. Too often we focus on what we don't want. Focus on What you want. Write it down. It is really important to write it because it becomes something out side of you.

Place your  written goal where you will see it. Keep it in view daily.

This helps you be aware to it. Awareness is the first step to change.

Share your goal with supportive people. Who will hold you accountable. When we are accountable we are driven to action.

Be aware of what has gotten in the way of reaching the goals in the past, but remember the past does not equal the future.

"Relapse don't collapse" ! We will have bumps and detours in the journey to change but remember you are in the driver seat and can  make a u turn and get back on the road that brings you closer to your goal, "Fall down 7 times stand up 8. "Japanese proverb. Really what will you gain by giving up? You will feel so empowered getting back on track.

Positive Pampering: It reinforces the positive changes you are in the process of making. Celebrate small success it makes the journey fun! Acknowledge the success you are making.

Remember we don't have to wait till next year to make a resolution or start anew. Each day brings a new day for change! Actually each moment is an opportunity to change!

Make it fun as it's not the destination that matters it's the joy of the journey.