So we’re closing in on the end of another year. And whether you’re shopping for your party dress for a big New Years eve party, or planning a quiet night at home with that special someone, the one question that you can pretty much count on being asked constantly around now is… “Any New Years resolutions?”

I’m not really a fan of reserving one day a year to make all my big life changing statements. I prefer to make adjustments as I go. So lets just address the concept of goal setting in general.

Now maybe it’s just me being a neurotic organizer but I always find it useful to make a list (I’m big on lists) of the broad strokes of what you want to achieve in different areas of your life (health, money, career, love, etc). Then once you have those take some time to prioritize their importance to you. Sit on them for a few hours or a day or two to mull it over. Not too long though. You want to try to get this plan into action before 2009.

Once you have a good sense of which areas require your full attention, break your big goal down into a bunch of little tiny goals that are easy to attain and will lead you to your end result. Kinda like laying patio stones down in your backyard that lead you to your pool…where there’s a smoking hot shirtless pool boy all tanned and sweaty cleaning it.

Um…also be sure to separate “goals” from “fantasies”.

I came up with the idea for Twenty Something in September of 06. After our initial launch I started fantasizing and setting all these outlandish expectations about the show and how successful it would instantly be! That created this unattainable goal that even Oprah would have a hard time reaching. And that resulted in early frustrations and disappointment for me. The show is now doing REALLY well (thank you viewers!) and thanks to a great support group and production company I’ve been able to get a handle on what, where, how and when we will achieve the goals I set for myself and the show.

And when we do?

I’m getting a house with a pool and a smoking hot shirtless pool boy all tanned and sweaty cleaning it.

Remember to set realistic goals and stay positive and there is nothing that can stand in your way!

Have a GREAT New Years and a fantastic 08!

peace

Jill

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