Believe in Yourself. 1. Picture yourself living the resolutions you make. Think about the behaviors you will change to overcome the challenges you'll face. Once you have created a clear mental vision of the new you, the physical reality is easier to achieve. 2. Set deadlines for yourself that help you measure your progress, and write the deadlines on your Planning Pages. We respond better when we have a specific deadline to meet. 3. Spend 20 to 30 minutes at the beginning of each week to block out time for your most important goals. Use your Weekly Compass Card as a daily reminder of the changes you want to make.