How to actually follow through on your New Year's resolution

If you want it to actually work, here's what you have to do.

It’s that time of year: New Year’s resolutions. You’re about to be inundated with posts, sales, and emails about them. But before you do anything related to them, I need you to view the image below.

I came across this image recently on Instagram and it hit me as profound. I’ve been saving it for today, because I believe it encapsulates the most important question you need to ask yourself when it comes to New Year’s resolutions.

Here’s the question:

Do you simply want change, or are you willing to change yourself?

Think about that. This time of year, everyone wants change. They want the weight loss, they want the money, they want the time back. They want the health, they want the better marriage, they want to be more present. They want the change.

But how many are willing to actually change themselves in order to get the outcome they desire?

I know I’m guilty of that. I can’t tell you how many times over the years in mome…