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Common sense prescribes that positive thoughts, words and actions will take you farther, faster, than negativity and nay-saying. So, why is it so hard, at times, for folks to be positive? As the author of a Blog about making and keeping New Year Resolutions, I consider the power of positive to be an important concept. If you want to achieve anything, a positive attitude is your ally. If you believe in yourself, your abilities and your eventual success - and you are willing to focus, and work hard with discipline, commitment, passion, and a plan - you stand a far greater chance of achieving your dreams, resolutions and daily goals. As an added bonus, having good self esteem, a positive attitude, and a positive outlook on life in general can promote greater joy and happiness.

I intend to apply these concepts - to be positive- as much as possible in 2009, as part of my 365-day effort to take small, proactive, focused, measurable, manageable, steps toward my dreams, resolutions and daily goals. In working toward fulfilling my passions, I routinely think about 'what I am doing and how and why I am doing it'. I work to be conscious about my attitude, words, and actions, rather than sleep walking through the day. I have found that 'being conscious' of my thoughts is the first critical step toward harnessing the power of positive. When I am aware of my attitude and thoughts, it is easier to recognize negativity and change course.

Recently, I was having a stressful day: heavy traffic, difficult people, a schedule full of appointments, and I was really feeling the pressure. When I sensed the negative thoughts creeping in, I made an effort to change my attitude. I reminded myself that it was Friday, the work day would soon be over, I would soon be home and out of traffic, and I would cap off the day with a nice long walk. Focusing on the positive, rather than the negative, helped me to change course and finish the day more pleasantly.

Six simple words helped me to get through that day: "I can. I will. I am." Those six simple words are the starting point for all of my dreams, resolutions and daily goals. I begin with the simple, positive premise, that I can and will achieve - I "Dare To Dream". I make things happen in concrete ways with my I Resolve To . . . 'daily resolves': small steps taken one at a time, one day at a time, that enable me to get to the "I am" stage of achieving my resolutions. So far in 2009, I have created four one-minute videos - one for each month of the year - that showcase my daily resolutions for health and happiness that serve as reminders and lend inspiration. A picture is worth a thousand words and I think each video drives home the the power of positive: "I can. I will. I am," made real with "I Resolve To . . ." daily resolves.

Remember: I Resolve To . . . Achieve My New Year Resolutions, One Resolution, One Day At A Time For One YearTM. It's your choice. Do it today. Turn your resolution into reality in five simple, common sense steps: Dare To Dream, Decide, Define, Develop A Plan, and Do It Daily. Make your resolution a permanent Lifetime Resolution, something that's with you for good! Above all, Be A Resolutionista, someone who makes resolutions, keeps resolutions, and enjoys the journey! Let's go for it!

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