With the new year starting youu2019re probably thinking about making changes; making new resolutions u2013 and wondering how this year is going to be any different from last year. Learn how to make this year the best year ever! It’s 2016 and you may be wondering: what happened to 2015?! The year went by in a flash. You had a number of goals you wanted to reach. Things you wanted to do for yourself or your family. But somehow those things never got done. Your intentions were in the right place. Yet you never seemed to find the time or energy to get traction on the things that were really important to you. Or maybe you’re feeling stuck in a rut and wondering if there is anything more life has to offer. Your personal dreams and aspirations have taken a back seat and you’re doing what you need to do to “just get by.” With the new year starting you’re probably thinking about making changes; making new resolutions – and wondering how this year is going to be any different from last year. I’ve heard it said that some people live 90 years, and some people live the same year 90 times. They just repeat the same cycle. If this sounds like you, then it’s time to break out of your routine. And it starts with the power of intention. You can wish and hope for a lot of things. But without the power of intention, you’re not likely to make those things a reality. The power of intention begins with taking a time out from your daily grind to consider what you really want for your life: your career, family, finances, health, lifestyle, relationships, vacations, and everything that is important to you. When you are clear about your intentions you are more empowered and inspired to make those things a reality in your life. So how do you get clear about your intentions? How do you create a vision for the life you would love to have? My business partner, Dr. Annette Gibbs-Skervin, and I created a guided visualization that takes you through every area of your life. This audio visualization helps you step out of the confines of your current situation and create a picture of what you want for your life. You’re going to gain a new perspective of yourself. And you will have the energy and momentum you need to create the life that you want. I challenge you to stop living the same year over and over, and instead gain a new intention for your life. You can start your new life by visiting this link to our guided visualization. Cheers and Happy New Year! Related content opinion 4 steps to freshen up your image If you're not being chosen for highly-visible assignments that could advance your career, then maybe it's time for a spring makeover! By Lyria Charles Apr 13, 2016 6 mins CIO Relationship Building IT Skills opinion How to turn your IT crisis into an opportunity Application and technology failures are bound to happen. Instead of applying Band-Aids to get through the crisis, turn this failure into an opportunity and get the funding and support you need for the right solution. By Lyria Charles Mar 01, 2016 5 mins CIO CTO Relationship Building opinion Learning how to say NO is healthy for you and your career It's important to say 'no' these days - because until we learn to say 'no' we continue to be stressed and overwhelmed with too much to do in not enough time. And isn't it usually our priorities that suffer? By Lyria Charles Dec 03, 2015 5 mins CIO IT Leadership opinion Have zombies taken over your IT department? Do your business partners view IT as a necessary evil rather than a trusted partner and adviser? It could be you have an IT zombie culture that is disengaged and disconnected from your business stakeholders. By Lyria Charles Oct 29, 2015 3 mins CIO Technology Industry IT Strategy Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe