How to Meet your Resolution Goals

 

Hi Lovely Readers!

First of all, I want to apologize for not writing sooner. That is one thing I will work on this year, blogging consistently. Even if I don't have anything say, I'll still write, something will come. 


 
Okay, now on to the meat the blog. As we are approaching the second week of January, most people have either started their resolutions in full swing or procrastinating starting that new "diet". 

Whether you want to drop 50 pounds, stay healthy or get more productive, keeping track of your successes is key. The key to success on any resolution/goal is taking small and manageable steps. Here are some tips to stay on track of your goals: 
First things first you must determine you WHY. This is your burning desire to keep you going through the tough times. It's important to go back to this WHY especially at your downfalls, as well as your up-points. 

Have an accountability partner/team. It's always a good idea to keep someone close to you in line with your goals and progress. This will help you stay on track when you do fall. For example, if your goal is to lose weight, consider finding a health coach to help keep you on track of a healthy eating plan. Also, having a buddy for the gym is a good idea to keep you going to the gym. 

Minimize Stress. Making big changes to your life, can be a stressful time, it's important to take time for your self to help de-stress your mood. Try taking a Yoga or Pilates class. Maybe a girls day in at the spa? Whatever makes you happy, do that! 

Prioritize Sleep. No matter what your goal is, getting an adequate amount of sleep is not only healthy , it will keep you on track of maintaining your goals. 

Most importantly, stop thinking about your plan and Just Do It!!! Nothing will ever change unless you make changes to your life. 
Keep Growing Friends!!

Julie

Importance of using Social media

Hi friends!! After reading this article, I was awaken from my misuse of Linkedin. With all of the facebooking, twittering, google posting, pressing, pinnng ...and Linkedin; its hard to keep track of what each site is unique for. Facebook is primarily for reconnecting and connecting with people from your past and present. No, this does not mean you should be looking up your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend and stalking them! You should be finding people from your past who have the same interests as you, same likes..or people that you had a good relationship with in the past and somehow it just went out the window, for whatever reason. Why is this important? You never know when you'll need a connection for your business, (present or future) or if you need a job lead. If you have QUALITY relationships built with friends on facebook; they'll more likely be there to help. Linkedin...is similar to facebook , yet its professional. Posting your family vacation photos would not be acceptable on linkedin. Who do you want to connect with? primarily the same..people from your past. Linkedin is powerful for groups. To make the most out of your groups, be ACTIVE in them and Engage in the conversation. This is how people will ADD you. you don't want to become an "adding" machine, it's best when you have people adding YOU!!

Twitter...is good for following the latest news and trends. Whether its CNN, health, fashion, cars..whatever you're interests are...you choose what you want to follow. For business owners, this would be your "selling" platform. Although, doing it in a sharing way is more powerful than that sales pitch.

Pintrest...is great for sharing what you love . Do you have that DIY nitch? Ever want to be that fashion editor ? Now you can with pintrest. What's great about pintrest is you can connect with people on your facebook and twitter. Like other people's trends and create your own. Also a good business tool.

Most important thing to remember is to not be discouraged if you don't get the results you want right away. It takes time and patience. You also have to be consistent. Consistency is probably the most important thing to remember when using social media. Will that long time friend really be your friend after one talk/tweet/post/share? Most likely not..it takes time..same goes for Linkedin..don't just message once or post once and expect an instant job offer. You have to develop the relationship (the same way you do offline..can be done online); then maybe one of you find a way to help each other out.

Which social networks are you using? Any better than others? Stay social my friends Julie