Many of us are thinking about what changes we can make to improve our lives this year. While some of us will dive boldly into new endeavors, others will take more cautious steps forward. No matter how and when we promote change in our lives, there’s always a strategy that will work for each of us.

Every commitment has starting and end points, yet every point along the way is just as important. Maybe you’ve had great intentions in the past to kick habits, lose weight or implement other significant changes but, after an initial burst of energy, your determination dwindled and the effort left you feeling defeated. Instead of being tempted by quick fixes that promise immediate results, why not just make real commitments at suitable times to renew and adapt as you progress throughout the year?

As you consider making the positive changes you desire, you might want to think about developing some positive higher-level skills to help you along the way. As you apply higher-level strategies to increase your enthusiasm and endurance, there will be less stress about keeping the promises you’ve made to yourself.

My commitments are of paramount importance, because I don’t only make them to myself, but also to the highest part of my being. When I make a commitment to make my life more positive, my spirit reciprocates by helping me to achieve the outcome with such energy and ease!

When we’re looking forward to positive change, we can all benefit from a positive spirit-body relationship together with all the insight and inspiration it generates. No one can make changes for you…it’s up to you to be ready to make the effort and to stay motivated throughout the process.

As you build on your past successes and anticipate a brighter future, you can start making positive changes whenever you have the inclination – like now!