3. List your limiting paradigm.

4. List your new paradigm which must be personal, positive, present tense, powerfully and simply stated, pointing to an exciting future.

5. Read your new paradigm out loud when you awake and before going to sleep each day. Teach your subconscious that this is your paradigm.

Looking ahead:

1. What are your personal values? What is most import to you in your life? What drives you?

2. What roles do you play in your life? (List 8 or more). Then list new ones you want to incorporate into your life in next year. Rate each role on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being most important.

3. Where is your life out of balance? If you could put one problem behind you, once and for all, what would it be?

4. Which role is your major focus for next year? ( In what role do you want a breakthrough performance? If you could put a check mark by one of these roles at end of next year showing, showing that you felt good about how you are playing that role, which one would it be?)

5. What are your goals for each role?

The way that this works is that for at least a week or two you ask yourself above questions. I write them down and do it in writing several different times. Then after doing that for all of above questions you answer one final question:

What do I want to accomplish and who do I want to be in coming year?

Remember old saying, "If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." Give yourself gift of self reflection that will help you to create life you really want this year. It only takes an hour or two. Don't you deserve better than settling for whatever shows up when fail to plan?...of course you do.

If you need extra support with this check out Champion Coaching™ at http://www.InspiredEnoughToChange.com/champion.html. Please let me know if I can be of help in any way.

Now that you know what to look for, have a plan for choosing a coach. First, ask for referrals from colleagues and friends who use a coach. Do a web search for coaching web sites. Look for testimonials and references from past clients. Once you have a list of several coaches from which to choose, interview them or take advantage of their complimentary sample sessions or consultations. Do you like this coach? Do you trust this coach? Do you believe that this is a person who can help stretch you, and yet support you?

Planning ahead will help you find right coach. Trust your instinct as you follow these steps. You'll be well on your way to creating life you crave.