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According to those who follow the cycle of the moon, the solar eclipse that took place on January 15 is actually the day we should all be making New Year resolutions.\u00a0 Whether it be January 1st<\/sup> or the 15th<\/sup>, we all tend to feel pressure to \u2018resolve\u2019 ourselves to do something when January rolls around: lose weight, workout, spend less, make amends.\u00a0 Ultimately, when we revisit New Year\u2019s Eve on that same year, we look back and realize we have fallen short, or even worse, haven\u2019t accomplished any of these resolutions.\u00a0\u00a0 And if we haven\u2019t had enough champagne to dull the nagging sense of failure, we are left feeling a little defeated, maybe lazy or worse, without real direction in our lives.<\/p>\n

Why do we torture ourselves like this?<\/em><\/p>\n

And what exactly is a \u2018resolution\u2019 anyway?\u00a0 A resolution is a firm decision to do something. \u201c <\/em>I resolve to lose 20lbs. this year.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cI will stop smoking this year.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cI am going to run a marathon this year.\u201d \u00a0These are all very firm, and certainly noble decisions, but sometimes life itself gets in the way, and our decisions become our burdens simply making us feel guilty for not being able to achieve them.\u00a0 What if you have spent the entire year trying to quit, but just can\u2019t seem to put the cigarette down, or what if you\u2019re constantly on the road for work, eating out all the time and away from the gym making it impossible to lose the weight?\u00a0 Why put yourself in a specific box\u2026 why commit yourself to the possibility of failure?\u00a0 Furthermore, and more importantly, why make one decision on one day that you are committed to accomplishing in one year?<\/p>\n

A firm decision sets an expectation and more often than not, an expectation is just a resentment in the making.<\/p>\n

Now, I am certainly in no way saying that we shouldn\u2019t set certain goals for ourselves, or that I think it\u2019s best to wander through life without some sense of purpose or direction, but why do this on only one particular day of the year?\u00a0 Why not spend every day<\/em> making affirmations<\/strong> about yourself that will reinforce your intentions and better prepare yourself to accomplish these \u2018firm decisions\u2019.\u00a0 Affirmations, in my opinion, are far more mentally healthy and much more realistic than a new year\u2019s resolution.<\/p>\n

An affirmation is a<\/em> <\/em>positive statement or declaration of the truth or existence of something.\u00a0 \u201c<\/em>I am a beautiful person, and I deserve to be healthy.\u201d\u00a0 \u201cI am capable of accomplishing any goal I set for myself.\u201d Positive thinking can do wonders for your mental attitude thereby making these firm decisions much more attainable.<\/p>\n

Here are a some tips on how to make affirmations:<\/p>\n

Think about things in your life you want to improve.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>The best way to create affirmations is to consider areas of your life that you would like to improve.\u00a0 Would you like a better job that pays more money?\u00a0 Do you want to have a closer relationship with your mother, brother or sister?\u00a0 Would you like to lose weight to feel better about yourself image?\u00a0 Spend some time thinking about areas of improvement and jot them down.\u00a0 Be clear about your goals and this will help in making them a reality.<\/p>\n

Keep your affirmations focused and believable.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>Based on the list that you have written, choose what you want now.\u00a0 Be clear with yourself.\u00a0 \u201cI want to lose 10lbs\u201d is clear, focused and concise, so don\u2019t decide tomorrow that you think you\u2019d look better if you lost 15lbs. instead.\u00a0 Furthermore, it is even more important to keep your affirmation believable\u2026 don\u2019t set yourself up for failure.\u00a0 So, instead of saying \u201cI want to lose 10, 20, 30lbs.,\u201d you are better off saying \u201cI am on my way to a more healthy body by losing weight and exercising regularly.\u201d\u00a0 Essentially, it is important to draw a line between your wants and your feelings.\u00a0 You want to lose a certain amount of weight, but this want stems from the desire to feel <\/em>better about yourself.\u00a0 The feeling is the focus.<\/p>\n

Always state your affirmations in the present tense.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>Tell your mind that your desire is actually already the reality.\u00a0 If you use words like \u201cI will\u201d or \u201cI am going to,\u201d then what you are really doing is postponing the attainment of your goal.\u00a0 If your affirmation is your reality, well then, you are already accomplishing it! \u00a0\u201cI have a loving relationship with my mother\u201d is much more positive for your mind than to say you will<\/em> have this type of a relationship with mom.\u00a0 By saying you will, you give yourself the opportunity to postpone that difficult first phone call or meeting with her.\u00a0 Tell yourself you already have this positive relationship with mom, and you are already halfway there to achieving it.\u00a0 Our minds are incredible gifts that have the power to make our goals a reality.<\/p>\n

Always keep your affirmations brief and simple.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>Formulate your affirmations in your own language, and by this I don\u2019t mean English or Italian or Russian, but rather\u2026 speak to yourself the way you speak all the time.\u00a0 Don\u2019t use long sentences or big words because this only counteracts the ability to remember them\u2026 and repeat them.<\/p>\n

Repeat them daily and say them out loud.<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>Preferably in front of the mirror.\u00a0 You will be shocked at how awkward you feel when doing this the first few times\u2026 but DO IT!\u00a0 It forces you to believe in yourself!<\/p>\n

Write them down<\/em><\/strong>. <\/em>And refer to them often.\u00a0 It\u2019s also a great idea to keep them in a visible place\u2026 in your office, or taped on the bathroom mirror or your closet door.<\/p>\n

Remember you can never make an affirmation for another person<\/em><\/strong>. <\/em>As much as we might want to make positive statements about another person in the hopes of changing them to fit our expectations, we must learn, immediately, that we can never change another human being.\u00a0 We only have control to change ourselves.<\/p>\n

Lastly, and I think most importantly, let go of your expectations<\/em><\/strong>.<\/em> Of yourself and of others.\u00a0 Life can get in the way of life\u2026 can get in the way of our affirmations.\u00a0 Trying to control everything that happens in your lives will not bring us closer to attaining our goals or affirmations any sooner.\u00a0 In fact, it might actually hinder you.\u00a0 If you are constantly focused on a particular obstacle or occurrence that goes against your affirmations, you will surely lose focus.\u00a0 Stay open, be free and accept what life brings to us, even its\u2019 challenges.\u00a0 This way you are able to continue to focus on what IS positive in your life.\u00a0 And affirmations are ALWAYS positive!<\/p>\n

Good luck.\u00a0 And Happy New Year!<\/p>\n

Melisa Verrecchia is a Guest Blogger for PickTheBrain and a freelance writer.<\/em><\/p>\n

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