copyright 2001
Are you putting off exposure and ritual prevention for your OCD? Have you had success in some areas, but still harbor some stubborn obsessions and compulsions? Have you been meaning to see a doctor about your OCD, or another problem, but you just haven't gotten around to it? Well, join the crowd.
Whether it's an OCD related resolution or not, we've all made New Year's resolutions, then promptly forgot them. Do you remember what your resolution was for 2000? I don't. I've heard that most New Year's resolutions don't make it past January. So, how do we make permanent changes?
I think we sabotage our efforts by stating our resolution, then not following up with goals and plans for how we will be successful. What would you like to achieve in 2001? Start with clearly stating your goal. You may have more than one goal. Write out your long-term goals for 2001. How will you know when you have met your goals? Be specific.
Looking at your goals and imagining achieving them all at once can be overwhelming. Now, make plans for achieving those goals. Be specific. Once you get started, you may find you need to adjust your plan, adding more ways to achieve your goals.
Okay, now you have long-term goals, and you have a plan for meeting those goals. What will you do tomorrow and the next few days to bring you closer to meeting your goals? Make one to three short-term goals for the coming week. At the end of the week, make an evaluation. Did you meet the goals? How could you improve? What do you need to do next week? Each week, make short-term goals and evaluate the previous week. At the end of the year, you will likely have met your long-term goals - and be ready to make new goals for the coming year!
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