December 27th-ish is the time people start making New Year’s resolutions. They have eaten themselves into a Thanksgiving, Chanukah, and Christmas coma. They have spent a lot of money on dinner parties, presents, family getaway trips, etc….

What about making some plans before that time of the year even begins? It’s Autumn – my favorite time of the year – the leaves are changing – well not in So Cal – but they are changing somewhere. Football season has arrived, the air gets crisper. Basically – it’s perfect and awesome.

How would you like to enter this holiday season? Envision what you’d like to see happen. What could you do that is complete contrary action than seasons before? If you love your traditions and how you spend your time – is there something you can add to start a new tradition?

Also – what about some goal setting now so you have a head start on January 1st?

Here are some tips to get your neurological pathways going:

1) CONTRARY ACTION. If what you have been doing or engaging in isn’t serving you – what is the opposite of that? Write it down in your journal and then continue to write what that contrary action would look like if you engaged in it.

2) AUTUMN CLEANSING. Time to switch over your closets. Put the swimsuits away and get your sweaters out. Throw away or donate clothes you haven’t worn in over two years. Rearrange your furniture. Pick up some pumpkin scented candles. Get into the season.

3) ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER. They rock. Change is challenging. It is so much easier and also more fun when you are doing it with someone else.

4) SET GOALS. What would you like to have accomplished by Thanksgiving? By Christmas? By January 1st? Start now. There is no time like the crisp autumn present.

5) HIRE A LIFE COACH! A life coach can help you focus on the new directions you want to take and guide you to actions you can take to jump start positive change. If you live in the Los Angeles area or can’t find one in your area, I’m always available to help. I work with people all over the country via phone, Skype or in person. Call me today for a complimentary coaching session that can really get the ball rolling. I am telling you – you will be happy you did!

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Michele Azenzer is a Life Design Coach/Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner and owns her own company, Happy Life Coaching, where she helps her clients take action – set goals and visions so that they can design their lives both personally and professionally. You can find out more about Michele at Happylifecoaching.com or call her at 818-903-9983 to make an appointment.