When I did this last time I spent 5 hard days trying to focus on something. Now, I would just not try so hard, I will just relax and let it happen. I will commit to looking at retreats. I’ll set myself a reminder when to do it.
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1. Lose 10 pounds
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2. loose 20 pounds
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3. loose 40 pounds
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4. Live near the ocean
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5. Quit Smoking
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6. sleep on a roof
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7. be a more conscious consumer
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8. get out of debt
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9. create my own advice column
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10. vipassana
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11. grow my own vegetables
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12. start yoga again
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13. vipassana retreat
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14. learn to draw
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15. become a life coach
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16. ride in a helicopter
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17. give up fast food for a year
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18. attend toastmasters
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19. Buy a House
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20. get in shape
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21. decide what the hell I would like to do with the rest of my life
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22. cycle lands end to john o'groats
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23. become a better cook
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24. go to bed earlier
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25. take a road trip
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26. get a dog
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27. Make a movie
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How I did it: I have tried lots of methods; gum, patches, exercise, distraction, in the end it was pills. Champix. But I would say you need a big enough reason to stop. For me my health was suffering badly and having just met someone who was a non smoker, I wanted to give up. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I always wanted to travel and be paid well. Now I'm doing it it is good, but I must say hotels and hire cars loose their charm when you do it on your own.That's not to say I don't enjoy it. It's important for me to plan my own time when I go somewhere. For instance, I'm in Holland next week, and I'll push my time out there a few days, plan a museum tour, and buy a ticket for a concert out there before I go. Read how I did it…
How I did it: I did the fast track. 4 lessons or 3 hours each. I found turning the rear view mirror down in the car helped me practise using my side mirrors. You need to practise getting in to the habit of looking over your shoulder before changing direction or speed. Don't give up. Learn the routes in your car. If you're in the UK you can download the routes on the net. Get used to wearing your gear. Watch TV in your helmet. Relax when y… Read how I did it…
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April 2009, I got as far as Bristol, cycling north. Note to others, don’t take on the hills on a long day. I knackered my knee doing it. Next time I’ll take the more gentler A30
I will commit to start running 3 times a week. Start small and work from there.

