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I first read about Christine Kane’s “resolution revolution” in 2008, when she encouraged her readers to pick their Word of the Year for 2009. Christine’s approach basically encourages you to pick a word to guide you through the year. Resolutions never stick, in my experience, and by spring it’s gone along with the cleaning. A word? It’s easier to remember and keep.

How to pick your word. This is a word, an intention, that will see you through 2010, so make time for choosing it. Have some quiet time a journal and eliminate distractions. Turn off your mobile phone for an hour–even that is good for you! Think about your resolutions, goals, and year-end expectations. Personally, I list them down to make it easier to go through them. Now ask yourself Why you want to achieve each of them. And then ask What is stopping, have stopped, have prevented, or might prevent you from achieving those. This simple exercise will help you clarify your intention. Your word will fit you like a glove. Sometimes, you’ll know right away which one feels right for you, sometimes it might take a little more thought and meditation. You can also see Christine’s