No sooner do you commit to the better 20.19 version of yourself, than derailment threatens. So, how do you get back on track? Positive mental attitude will seldom work!

However, a regular daily focused meditation will (5-12 minutes every day of this year). Begin by identifying one thing you would like to change about yourself. In other words, determine the one thing that you can stop & start doing that will drastically change your life.  For instance, I can stop overeating on junk food and start eating healthy non-toxic foods.

Start by GATHERING all information that comes into your mind.  Identify both the positive truths & the negative lies.  2 Corinthians 10:5 (ESV) — 5 We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ.

Second, bring attention to that thought through FOCUSED REFLECTION. As you do this, let go of anxiety (Phil.4:6). Focus on God guarding your heart and mind – while letting His peace wash over you (Phil.4:7). Now decide to build a new memory. Change from the perpetual negative focus that has caused the derailment. Instead, focus on the new positive truth God has revealed to you. Philippians 4:8 (ESV) — 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

Third, WRITE your “God revealed truth” down to consolidate your memory and bring clarity to your focused reflection.

Fourth, REREAD what you have written. Evaluate where you are and where you need to be.

Fifth, ACTION. James says faith without works is dead (Js.2:20). This final step should be repeated several times a day.

Friend, the key is daily focused meditation (all 5 steps). It will take at least 3 weeks before your Recovered Resolution will be part of your New Habits.