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power for the larger goals you have set for yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kick the temptation:\u00a0 <\/strong>Plan ahead so that you don&#8217;t fall short of your goal.\u00a0 If things don&#8217;t go right don&#8217;t get discouraged\u00a0or tempted to go back to your old ways.\u00a0 Remember that you&#8217;re human, no one is perfect; beating yourself up will only make you more discouraged.\u00a0 Stay the course, focus\u00a0and press forward.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Remind yourself of what you are trying to accomplish: <\/strong>Always keep in mind why you are doing what you are doing, whether that be establishing a new routine or stopping an old one.\u00a0 It is important to keep this at the forefront everyday.\u00a0 I love to use sticky notes, I post them in spots that I know I will see daily, like the mirror in the bathroom.\u00a0 The constant\u00a0reminders will help you\u00a0stay on track.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Just Do It!:<\/strong> Determination is the true meaning of will power; so 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