Failure + failure + failure = Success
At the end of January many of us find that we’re already not living up the expectations we had for the new year. This time of year it’s crucial that we give ourselves credit for even making the attempt at positive changes. That's right, it’s important to celebrate your attempts (and very often failure) to make change. As hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretsky said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” The first step to achieving success in anything is to TRY. You won’t succeed 100% of the time, in fact you’ll fail far more than you succeed, but that is why you need to keep trying. How can you bring this attitude of trying and failing as a path to success into your own life? And how can you do it in a positive and productive way? Recognize that each failure has something to teach you. Every time you fail to accomplish anything, you have something to learn. Didn’t stick with your exercise routine? Why not? What stopped you from creating that habit and what can you change