Are you still working your New Year's resolutions?

I've found that many people start the year off with great goals and aspirations for the year. But, then by March, most people in my workshops have stopped working the goals, given up or lost focus. How are you doing? Did you start out the year with a great plan?

Maybe there's comfort in knowing that you're not the only one that has gotten off track. Do you want to get back on? There are a number of things you can do to regain your focus and build your momentum. First, write the goals down. Did you already write them down, then pull them out. Read the list over and make any revisions that you need to make. Don't give up, but look at them and decide if they are still important to you. Eliminate the ones that aren't relevant any longer.

Limit the number of things you are working on. No more than 10. Next, make a list of what has gotten in your way, why you haven't been focused. Next to each item develop a strategy for not letting the different items interfere.

Third, decide on a plan for keeping yourself on track. There are several things you can do.

• set up a tracking system for yourself, a graph or a chart to track your goals
• This can be really helpful and motivating. Make it simple and easy to use

• hire a coach
• find a support buddy
• create a mastermind group

As a coach, and having a coach of my own, I recommend coaching. You have someone that is committed to seeing your greatness, working to build you up and not take you down, or put you down. A coach can help you stay focused and re-focus when you get distracted or off track.

I work with individuals and also have several groups. Consider working with a coach to achieve your New Year's Resolutions!