According to the Wall Street Journal, career development and education is up 30% in the fall. Gym memberships increased by 30% last September at the Equinox gyms. Sounds like January when we make resolutions to get fit and hit the treadmill. Did you know that even “I do” increases with 39% of weddings taking place during the fall?

Now, back to you. Are you are feeling the urge to plan, organize and set goals when the leaves start changing colors? Autumn is responsible for those actions, too, according to the WSJ article.

The article reported that improvements are 69% easier to achieve in the fall than New Year’s resolutions. Why is that? First, New Year’s resolutions are more like a wish list. There are too many to achieve in a decade! Second, we say the goals we want to accomplish without any thought as to how to drop those extra holiday pounds or make that extra million. No wonder people claim their resolutions didn’t work. Without the “how,” can anyone actualize their goals and dreams?

COBE’s progressive processes with accountability, timelines and actionable implementation are designed to achieve life and business transformations. You can start by taking advantage of this New Habits exercise:

• Make a list of the improvements and goals you want make a reality one year from today, personally and professionally.
• Place check marks to prioritize each goal. Then number them in or the order of importance over the next 90 days.
• Beside each goal write the specific “how” actions you will take over the next 90 days to make measurable progress. The “how” is essential in making the process work for you. Keep this practice up every 90 days and you will see your visions become realities.