Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

The New Year is a time for all of us to set goals, resolutions, and plan to be better versions of ourselves. However, as the months inevitably pass quicker than we would like, we often find ourselves forgetting our resolutions and the motivations we feel when we first set our goals. Instead of finding your New Year's Resolutions all crumpled up in a back drawer five months from now, why not actually keep your goals this year? Who knows, by following the simple tips we've outlined below, you might just make 2013 your best year yet!

To get things started, here are some quick motivational stats to start the New Year off right! 

• Men are 22% more likely to achieve a goal when it is specific and written down, whereas women are 10% more likely to achieve a goal when they have told others about it.  
• 63% of people are faithful to their resolutions. 
• 67% if people make three or four resolutions. 

The Top Four Resolutions People Make...

Increase exercise.
Work harder at school or at work.
Adopt better eating habits. 
Stop drinking/smoking. 




Now that you know a little bit more about New Year's Resolutions, here are some tips to help you stay true to yours this year!

• Think small. (Or at least doable.) If resolving to lose 50 pounds is a bit overwhelming, commit to a "no-snacking after dinner" policy. Smaller goals give you a greater chance for success. 
• Have a strategy. What will it take for you to achieve your goal? Set up a plan for how you will get to the gym every morning or how you intend to set money aside to build up your savings account. 
• List the pros and cons. Make a list of the pros and cons of your resolution and refer to it when you need help or motivation to stick to your goals. 
• Don't be shy! Tell all your friends and family about your resolution. That way, when you reach for yet another chocolate glazed donut, you'll have support from others who will hold you accountable. 
• Take tiny steps. Track your progress. Small, bite-sized goals are easier to digest. And don't forget to celebrate each milestone. 
• Be nice to yourself. If you go off your diet on  particular day, that's okay! Simply re-evaluate your goals and get on track the next day.

So now that you're equipped with tips and tools to help you succeed in 2013, we want to wish you the best of luck. We're so grateful to know all of you and we feel so blessed to be part of your lives. We look forward to serving you in the coming year. 

And now to end with something fun :)

Even if you're not big on New Year's Resolutions, below are some suggestions on ways to make 2013 a happy and enjoyable year.

• Play more
• Learn something new
• Watch more sunsets
• Say "thank you" often
• Call a long-lost friend
• Get rid of clutter
• Spend more time with family
• Laugh

Lots of Love and Best Wishes,

The Roxburgh Group