6 Resolutions to Make Your Life Better Next Year

I confess -- I'm a resolution maker. I've found the best resolutions, those where I reap immediate and lasting benefits, are when I set goals for improving my side of an important relationship.
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I confess -- I'm a resolution maker.

I've found that I'm significantly more successful if I stick to just one realistic resolution. Case in point, "I'm going all organic" in 2003 was a total bust. I was back to Quik Trip corn dogs by mid January.

I've found the best resolutions, those where I reap immediate and lasting benefits, are when I set goals for improving my side of an important relationship.

Here are my six favorite high-impact resolutions. They don't require any fancy equipment or organizing products. They're free. Pick one, stick with it for 30 days, and you might find the life improvements astounding.

1. Find Something To Appreciate About Your Spouse

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Lisa Earle McLeod helps organizations win the hearts and minds of customers and employees. She is the author of three books included the best-seller, The Triangle of Truth: The Surprisingly Simple Secret to Resolving Conflicts Large and Small, A Washington Post Top 5 Book for Leaders.

She is an international keynote speaker and consultant who has been seen on The Today show and featured in Forbes, Fortune, CEO Read and The Wall Street Journal. You can reach her at www.LisaEarleMcLeod.com.

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