We all know that empty feeling when we realize that our New Year's resolutions have bitten the dust and we are no longer living up to our expectations. By most estimates, the majority of us give up pursuing our New Year's goals somewhere in January. When the going gets tough, too many of us appear to lack the intestinal fortitude needed to persevere in our quest for the "prize."

But, instead of resigning ourselves to failure again this year, why not flip the script?

Here are three ideas that I use in my leadership coaching practice to help clients keep their eye on the prize throughout the year:

1. Create an Annual Goals List: Keeping an annual goals list can be a helpful tool for improving your chances of sticking to your resolutions. Building the list helps you clarify what you want to achieve. It provides a clear direction and focus for your efforts.

Indeed, the simple act of writing down your goals creates a sense of accountability. You're more likely to follow through........

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