Did you know that 80% of New Year’s resolutions typically fail by February? New Year’s resolutions can be life-altering if you stick with them. However, what typically happens is we skip a day or two, which may turn into a week and then a few weeks. What if instead of giving up, we view every day as New Year’s Day and keep going?

Setting goals and creating a plan for change are things we can do anytime when we want to accomplish a dream or tackle a project. But do we have to complete all the steps alone? Why should we have an accountability partner?

Going on your first solo trip but you’re not accustomed to doing things alone? It can be freaking hard to be alone in another country and it can be exhilarating. There are things you can do close to home to prepare you for striking out on your own in another land.

This story was originally on my website but my friend and web developer suggested it was too long. When I saw it in action, especially on iOS, I had to agree. However, I wanted a way to share a life filled with transitions and how they brought me to the decision to become a Life Coach.

Life can be challenging at times and as humans, we typically will face dark periods from time to time. What helps us during these times? Everyone is different and will handle it in their own way. What helped me during a pretty crappy period of my life was focusing on the blessings I found. And the occasional primal scream.