"May He grant you according to your heart's desire, And fulfill all your purpose. We will rejoice in your salvation, And in the name of our God we will set up our banners! May the Lord fulfill all your petitions. Psalms 20:4-5 NKJV

Creat Your Plan First.  Setting a goal without formulating a plan is just wishful thinking. To have resolve, you need clear steps that you can put into action right away. Commit your plan to writing, and you'll be much more likely to see it through.

Break it Down.  Rather than setting one big goal, dissect it into smaller pieces. Set several smaller goals to achieve throughout the year that will help you to reach your ultimate goal. Then, you will have the benefits of momentous achievements along the way (Habakkuk 2:2) to keep you motivated.

Think "Year Round." Nothing big gets accomplished in one day. New Year's resolutions should be a starting point. You must develop a habit of revisiting your plan regularly. A lifestyle of healthy living is what brings lasting results.

Remain Flexible.  Expect that your plan can and will change. Life has a funny way of throwing unexpected curves, and success sometimes requires flexibility. The goal itself may even change. Just remember to keep going even if you mess up from time to time. (Galatians 6:9)

Take Action:  The key to achieving what you really want is to take action every day. Failure to do so will prevent you from reaching your goal. Creat action items each week to move closer to becoming the individual God created you to be.

"Now, I know that the Lord will help his annointed; He will answer him from his holy heaven with mighty victories by his right hand." -Psalms 20:6 NKJV