“I’m going to start working out at least four days a week.”
“I’m going on that new diet right after the holidays.”
“I’m going to free up more time for my family this year.”

Do any of these resolutions sound familiar – or maybe too familiar? Do they make their annual year-end rise to the surface, but sink nearly as quickly as the motivation wears off after the initial thought?

I have a solution to the resolutions that continually break down after only a few weeks or months. The answer is simple: change the way you think. Why do you want to “return” to a solution or "re" solve a problem with the same action steps? Instead of thinking about a solution – which is usually a quick fix – consider making a commitment! Determine in your heart that you will do it, and you will not fail. Use a journal to define, track, and show

It's that wonderful time of year again when we get to be with family and friends and to share selfless love and gratitude. It's also that time of year where it seems like everything revolves around...food. The turkey, the fun appetizers, the high-calorie drinks, and all those decadent deserts that we only see once a year. They are all looking for a special place to attach and stay on our hips, thighs, butt, and stomach. That is the fear, anyway. Fear no more.