Do you truly have the desire to make your 2009 Recent 12 months Resolution a reality? If the reply is “Yes”, one essential ingredient is ‘camraderie’. Discover a buddy to share the journey toward achieving your dream, resolution and every day goals. It is far easier when you don’t attempt to ‘go it alone’ and it is going to be more fun if you could have a pal to share the great times right together with the rough patches. Keep in mind that ‘best friend’ you had once you were a child – the one with whom you shared laughs on those long summer days? You commiserated together and stuck with one another through thick and thin, good times and bad times. Perhaps it is time to seek out a buddy like that who shares your passion, interest, desire, and commitment to your 2009 resolution.

Finding the correct buddy is not as hard as you’re thinking that. You most likely already know someone who shares your vision and could be keen on pursuing your dream with you. The trick is to search for that special person and ask! Say your resolution is to exercise for 30-minutes every day, or learn to cook healthier meals, or master photography. There’s an limitless assortment of dreams and resolutions! Perhaps you could have a co-worker who would like to walk with you during breaks, or hit the gym at lunchtime, or play softball after work. Perhaps you could have a friend who shares your interest in cooking who would enjoy whipping up a brand new creation once each week. Or possibly you could have a buddy who shares a photography class with you. Ask that fellow-photographer if he/she is keen on shooting with you on weekends. Field trips are a great deal of fun – shoot first, then picnic afterward!

Teaming up with a friend will show you how to to make a successful, rewarding journey. Listed below are just just a few of the advantages of teaming up with a kindred spirit:

1. You may share ideas, brainstorm, research, learn, implement, and grow together.
2. You may help one another to construct a long-range plan, and every day motion plans that may guide you throughout your journey toward achieving your dream, resolution and every day goals.
3. You may keep one another accountable by scheduling time to work in your resolution together. It is far harder to ‘hand over’ or ‘quit’ when a buddy is counting on you, or when you could have scheduled time get together.
4. You may compare notes on progress, do weekly check-ins, make course corrections, and have a good time victories together. Rewards are as essential because the actual ‘work’ for continued motivation, success and happiness.
5. You may help one another to beat obstacles, stay heading in the right direction, and make sure that expectations are realistic and achievable.
6. You may share fun, get silly and have a good time. Making and keeping a resolution is difficult work, but you need to benefit from the journey, as well . . . Remember the old adage “All work and no play . . .”

There are a number of good reasons to seek out a buddy who will work along with you in your resolution, dream or goal. Now get moving and begin a team! Remember: I Resolve To . . . Achieve My Recent 12 months Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One 12 months. It is your alternative. Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five easy, common sense steps: Dare To Dream, Resolve, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Day by day. Make your resolution a everlasting Lifetime Resolution, something that is with you for good! Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! Let’s Go For It!