Are you one to toast the new year with a promise to achieve a goal for yourself? How is that working so far?

You are not alone if you seem to fall short in the resolution department. According to a Forbes Health/OnePoll (2023) survey of 1,000 American adults, only 8% report that their resolutions lasted one month.

So, how do we more consciously work with our intentions so they become integrated into who we are?

Aligning our values, visions, and voice is the key to making our resolutions steps stick and ensuring that our dreams become reality.

Ask yourself, "Does my stated resolution align with my values?" You are more likely to reach goals that align with core values. While we adjust our hopes, wishes, and preferences, principles and values remain constant. We feel best when our actions and values align. Our core values and principles guide our commitments,........

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