Comments on: 5 Ways to Make New Year Resolutions Work

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 03:47:10 +0000

In reply to Hasan Yildirim. Don't be lazy Hasan :). Use these tips, apply them now, for 2017, and let's come back to this discussion a year from now.

By: Hasan Yildirim

Hasan Yildirim — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 03:31:53 +0000

First of all, personally I never ever make yearly plans. Maybe, I am too simple, too lazy… or am not a goal oriented person… After reading these stories looks like a few people achieve their yearly targets.
Does it mean I did not miss out on anything? Although I am a lazy guy, I will try your tips once… Who knows what comes up …

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 19:17:37 +0000

Thank you for sharing Jason. What an exciting parallel between our behavioural changes and the continual improvement of a business process! The PDCA cycle, Planning, Doing, Checking and Acting does not have to be overwhelming: make one change of a manageable scale first and watch how it unfolds in your organization. Pinpointing the moment when you are confident with the outcome of the newly improved process and ready for more change is the key and merits its own discussion.

By: Jason Johnson

Jason Johnson — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 01:07:30 +0000

Great article with many helpful tips. Your statement “one behavioral change at a time” from Reason #3 struck a chord with me. This is exactly how I’ve had success making positive changes in my life. The key to making a significant impact “one behavioral change at a time” is that you need to be able to identify the point where you are comfortable and confident to introduce yet another new behavioral change. Success comes through the process of continuous improvement. It’s amazing how much you can accomplish “one behavioral change at a time”.

By: Natella

Natella — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 02:48:39 +0000

Murat, thank you so much for sharing! This is so powerful! I love how you enroll your family and colleagues in your goals. Continue doing this. If I may suggest one thing that I learned recently – do not use the word “try”. This word could remind of struggling. Do it instead of trying. All the best to you in 2017 with your business plans and family goals. I love the family reading hours and reading more books instead of watching more movies!

By: Murat Buyuran

Murat Buyuran — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 23:12:57 +0000

Thank you so much for putting this nice article together. I think I found some of the reasons of my New Year Resolution glitches in this article.

Almost every new year, I try to revise my upcoming business plans, imagine a better life style, and re-prioritize my reading list.
But almost every end of December, I find myself have watched more movies than having read my books, instead of taking enough risks, stayed in my comfort zone in the business plans, and let others decide on the changes of my life style.
I think my commitment to the goals is usually strong, but some are too vague like you stated, and I need to make them more clear.
Also teaming up on the goals really help me a lot on the way. I try to set regular reading hours with my family. I also try to encourage them to motivate me on my new life style goals. When I find myself out of my revised business plans, I try to draw my colleagues into it. I always like team work.

Thank you so much again for your nice article.

Murat

By: Natella Isazada

Natella Isazada — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 06:40:43 +0000

In reply to Roya. Roya, you don't have to do it alone. I can be your accountability partner!

By: Roya

Roya — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 06:35:46 +0000

Doing it alone and being interested not committed is the biggest reason people fail usually.One example is myself .

By: Zhanna

Zhanna — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 05:29:58 +0000

Love it!

By: K.Asgari

K.Asgari — Thu, 05 Jan 2017 19:26:34 +0000

Thank you! This is very timely!