In the last post we offered a few tips to increase the odds of following through on personal goals, including New Year’s resolutions. Today we focus on what may be the most important element of our inner world that either supports or detracts from achieving our goals.

In January, most health and fitness centers are nearly full with people doing their best to kick-off a commitment to get in better shape. By February the crowds have diminished, as people drop out in spite of their good intentions.