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we start VERY HIGH, with a perfection mentality. For example, while cooking, do you set the stove to High, and try to cook your food as fast as possible? When you do this, you burn the outside of the food whereas the inside remains uncooked. Setting goals and sticking to them will be successful when we start at a pace that is reasonable. When we start cooking the inside. VISUALIZE YOUR GOALS Lastly, I have found that it helps to visualize your- self with that goal accomplished. Nothing motivates me more than seeing results. Surround yourself with others striving for the same goal. Watch things on TV; listen to Music that reminds you of that goal. Use a photo on your laptop, phone, or tablet that reminds you of that goal. Read books that inspire you and encourage you to achieve that goal. You will find that goals that are lifestyle changes are the most difficult. It brings up self-doubt and ques- tions about what that change will bring. These do- ubts may also be hindering you from really following through, with what you say you want. So when you start to fall back, ask yourself, why am I sabotaging this if I really want it? What am I so afraid of? Is the fear 100% true? What are your goals for this year? What do you plan to do to stick to them? Share your tips for sticking with you goals with us: [email protected] 72 | ZEALOUSNESS MAGAZINE | Winter / Spring 2017