How to Spend 30 Days

Trying to make a big life change? Here’s how to stick with the program.

By Ariane de Bonvoisin

From Reader's Digest

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• Go on record with a new project, relationship, diet, or exercise regimen. Publicly declare that you are ready for the next chapter in your life.
  
  
• Create a support team. You’ll be far more successful than if you go it alone.
  
  
• Make an affirmation: “From this change, good will come.” Post it in your office, kitchen, and car.
  
  
• Sweat the small stuff. Pay bills, return e-mails, clear clutter. Tackling small tasks bolsters self-esteem—when you feel effective, you’re closer to your goal.
  
  
• Make it to 30 days. Once you’ve reached this milestone, you’re as good as gold.

From Reader's Digest - August 2009

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