Setting Resolutions or Goals?

Several years ago I quit setting New Year’s Resolutions.  It wasn’t until recently that I thought about it and figured out why.

Resolutions seem like lofty, arbitrary statements spoken or written without any real promise to them.  They never seemed to change.  You know what I mean, exercise more, loose weight, eat better….These are things most of us need to do.  I don’t even like the word—it has a negative connotation…A resolution sounds like something you have to “fix”, like something is broken.

I heard recently that by February 16Th, most New Year’s Resolutions are broken.  That’s a pretty sad statement.  So, my question is why set yourself up for failure?

Instead, why not look at each year in terms of goals.  Goals are achievable because they have a process.  Resolutions on the other hand are the end result-and don’t always have any measurable steps tied to them.

Rather than setting arbitrary resolutions this year, why not claim a few goals.  Goals can be managed, reflected upon and reset.  At the end of the day your reward is the steps completed in the achievement of that goal!  Sounds like a plan to me!

Follow us next as we explore a Wardrobe Built on Purpose!

“Look Good, Feel Great  and Have FUN Doing It!”

10 Steps to a New You Checklist

? I am ready and willing

? Write down how you spend the majority of your time (do you work full-time, stay at home, retired?)

? Write down who are you? (What is your Style Personality . How do you want others to perceive you?)

? Attend Style Camp

? Begin to create an “Image Bank” ( physically put money away to be able to use to purchase key pieces for your wardrobe)

? Write down 3 words that describe you

? Get a Color Analysis to understand what you need in your closet to look your very best

? Clean your closet (Closet Cleaning 101)

? Organize your closet by color and item

? Get a closet audit or audit your closet to see what you need

REWARD YOURSELF FOR A JOB WELL DONE!

Never, ever, ever give up. It most cases it takes a year and more to build a great working wardrobe and realize the enefits of implementing key choices you have made. Color is immediate, style takes time to build. So, allow yourself to develop your sense of style by trying new things. Always enjoy the process of understanding who you are!

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Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape.