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Honor Your INNER CHUBBY CHILD by Janice Taylor, Self-Help Artist (art that invokes happy wisdom)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I’ve been thinking.\u00a0 Can you smell the wood burning?\u00a0 (Something my father used to say.)<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0 Yes, I’ve been thinking about resolutions and why it is that so many people start out on fire but ultimately\u00a0 fail to reach their goals.<\/p>\n

Why is it that enthusiasm and motivation tend to wax and wane right out the window?<\/p>\n

Here follow 11 super duper pow tips<\/strong> from the Our Lady of Weight Loss Vault<\/a> that look at the ups, downs, ins and outs of goal setting.<\/p>\n

ILLUMINATION 2012:\u00a0 11 Super Duper Pow Goal Setting Tips<\/strong> that Shed LITE!<\/a><\/p>\n

1. How Excited and Inspired Are You, Really?<\/strong> Are the goals you set your own, or are they coming from the \u2019shoulds\u2019 \u2013 \u2018musts\u2019 and \u2018have tos\u2019 that other people have laid upon you? If you are not excited, forgetaboutit.<\/p>\n

2. Did You Bite Off More than You Can Chew?<\/strong>\u00a0 Be realistic for goodness sake. You can\u2019t start off with 300 pound weights. Try a 3 pounder first! Small changes create big results.<\/p>\n

3. Help!!!<\/strong> No woman (or man) is an island unto herself. We all need people in our lives that can help and lend support. Make a two column list right now. On the left side list your resolutions. On the right side, list who can help you!<\/p>\n

4. Did You Write it Down?<\/strong> No! Well you gotta! Statistics show that 75% of what we write down happens. Putting your goals on paper both alerts your brain that you are \u201copen for business,\u201d as well as sending a strong and positive message to the universe, declaring that you are, indeed, \u201cin the game!\u201d<\/p>\n

5. What\u2019s Your Plan?! Huh?<\/strong> You don\u2019t have one! Writing down your goals is important, but a plan is what keeps you on track.<\/p>\n

6. What\u2019s Your First Action Step?<\/strong> Like hola, Tushkateers*! Writing it down and making a detailed plan are important steps, but then you must take action.<\/p>\n

7. Don\u2019t Let Life Get in the Way.<\/strong> It\u2019s easy to let life take over. Going to work, getting the laundry done, going to your kids\u2019 soccer games, etc. etc. We barely have time to breathe! I get it!!! Therefore, you must schedule your goals. Whatever it is that you need to do to manifest, put it on your calendar. Even grocery shopping for fruits & veggies.<\/p>\n

8. Go Towards the Positive vs. Pushing Away from Negative.<\/strong> Instead of focusing on the negative habit you want to let go of, look toward your happy, compelling future. For instance, if you want to quit smoking, focus on what a healthy life looks like. Remember, we manifest what we focus on.<\/p>\n

9. Drowning in Drama.<\/strong> At some point, doubt and fear will surface. When your \u2018evil twin\u2019 speaks to you, rather than believe that voice and get sucked into the drama, you need to move back into action, immediately. It takes a strong \u2018want power\u2019 muscle to do it, but I know that you have it in you!<\/p>\n

10. Failure is Feedback.<\/strong> Brace yourself, friends. You will fail here and there, because failure is a part of the process. When things aren\u2019t going your way; when your action plan isn\u2019t working, it\u2019s time to review and revamp! Failure is merely feedback. Tweak it and move on. No ten year detours allowed!<\/p>\n

11. Luminous Authenticity. <\/strong> If you are not living an ‘authentic’ life, if your actions are not in alignment with your values, , then consider joining Tushkateers across the land and sign up for the best e-course of 2012:\u00a0 Luminous Authenticity<\/a>!<\/p>\n

For even more motivation, inspiration and support, as well as the best weight loss wisdom on the planet,\u00a0 be sure to kick-start the New Year with a Kick in the Tush!\u00a0\u00a0 Join\u00a0 Our Lady of Weight Loss\u2019s Kick in the Tush Club<\/a>.\u00a0 Slim down while you laugh it up!!!<\/p>\n

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