Beliefnet.com published an article I wrote last week about how to get more respect for your personal development plans. You do get an ad when you click the link – which you can click skip for.
I’ve summarized the points for you below. We’ll go into much greater depth about it at my New Year New You part 2 Webinar.
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Create a clear vision. Picture what you and your life will be like once you’ve implemented your resolution. Make your vision detailed and concrete.
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Commit to action. Before you tell anyone what you intend to do, decide what steps you will take to achieve it.
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Identify your reasons. Make a list of benefits that motivate you to change.
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Anticipate objections. Anticipate the protests, belly-aching and doubts that are likely to come your way.
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Share your plans with prepared phrases. Have the phrases ready to use, and adapt as needed.
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Ask for support outright. Say something like, “I’d really like you to help me succeed here. Can I count on you for support?
Read the whole article here.