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People who commit their goals to paper are more likely to
follow through, according to a
Dominican University of California study. So pick
up your pen and start plotting your best year yet.
Planning Period: _______________ (use this time to gear up for your resolutions)
Starting Date: _______________ (no turning back now!)
SAMPLE GOAL
I will
set a monthly get-fit plan. In February, I commit to walk one mile at least three days per week.
If
I have a busy day and can't squeeze in a mile, then
I'll do five extra laps around the office.
If
I'm too tired to work out, then
I'll call my gym buddy to motivate me.
GOAL 1: _________________________________
I will _______________.
If _______________, then _______________.
If _______________, then _______________.
Anticipate your weak spots.
GOAL 2: _________________________________
I will _______________.
If _______________, then _______________.
If _______________, then _______________.
Is there an app that can help with this goal?
GOAL 3: _________________________________
I will _______________.
If _______________, then _______________.
If _______________, then _______________.
Is this a bad habit you're trying to break? Don't forget to ask yourself what problem this habit was supposed to solve.
GOAL 4: _________________________________
I will _______________.
If _______________, then _______________.
If _______________, then _______________.
Did you remember to include something fun or silly?
GOAL 5: _________________________________
I will _______________.
If _______________, then _______________.
If _______________, then _______________.
#OMAGREBOOT
Once you've written down your goals, snap a pic of this page and post it to Instagram or Twitter with the hashtag #omagreboot. The Dominican University of California study also found that people who wrote down their intentions
and shared them with a friend accomplished more than those who wrote them down but did not share. Now you're accountable not only to yourself, but also to your followers. Good luck!
Click here for a printout. 
