5 Ideas to Create an Amazing 2015

Leo Babauta says a strong new year comes from habit-building rather than resolutions. He recommends focusing on one habit at a time, committing fully, checking progress weekly, working with a group, and staying curious when setbacks happen.

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• New year optimism is a chance to build habits, not just make resolutions that fade when life gets busy.
• The author offers help with 12 new habits for 2015 and says gradual change can reshape habits over time.
• One habit at a time is better than juggling many goals, because each habit gets full attention until it becomes automatic.
• Full commitment matters because many people quit when habits get hard.
• Weekly adaptation helps because a week is a workable unit for review, adjustment, and planning around obstacles.
• A crew of friends can improve follow-through through accountability and regular check-ins.
• Curiosity and a learning stance help turn failure into feedback instead of proof that change cannot happen.
• The 2015 Sea Change modules list one monthly focus from meditation in January to letting go in December.