Good Morning America Advice Guru Finalist,Fran Harris, Says No More Resolutions

Online, December 30, 2010 (Newswire.com) - GOOD MORNING AMERICA ADVICE GURU FINALIST, FRAN HARRIS,
SAYS NO MORE RESOLUTIONS

At the beginning of each New Year, countless Americans make resolutions that aim to better their lives - losing weight, exercising, eating better, spending more time with their families or kicking a bad habit. Fran Harris, wellness expert, life coach and Good Morning America Advice Guru finalist, says that the most effective approach to sustainable changes is to choose success over your excuses.

"Change is hard for most of us," said Harris. "Rather than setting lofty goals that'll ultimately overwhelm you, set mini goals so you can experience success early and often." A "mini goal" according to Harris is something you can do in the next 24-72 hours and get tangible results. Taking a 20-minute walk or getting 15 minutes of daily "stillness" will likely help calm a busy mind, for instance.

Most annual attempts to adopt healthy lifestyles eventually fail because change requires more than repeating affirmations. According to proactivechange.com, only 46% of Americans maintain their resolutions after six months and an astounding 90% have given up by the end of the year. Harris says one of the reasons resolutions leave people feeling defeated is because they have unrealistic expectations.

"Any change for the better is worth celebrating," she said. "When it comes to weight, the key is to stop focusing on the outside and start measuring success by your internal numbers -- how you feel or healthy cholesterol figures rather than the number on the scale."

For more of Fran's advice, visit http://gmaguru.com.

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About Fran Harris
Fran Harris has a simple mantra: if you want to have an amazing life or career, there's no room for excuses. Her witty, inspirational and unconventional insights about life and business have made her one of the most sought after corporate speakers and coaches in America. The author of 20 books, she recently hosted "Home Rules", a life and home renovation show on HGTV. Fran draws upon her electrifying career as an elite athlete, organizational consultant, TV personality and megapreneur to help individuals and companies create soaring success. A former Procter & Gamble sales executive and teambuilding expert, she knows what it takes to break through old paradigms and habits to become your best because she's done it in her own life and helped millions do the same. Fran's expertise, quick wit and candor have landed her on hundreds of TV and radio shows including The Today Show, CNBC, CNN, Fox Business, TLC, Comedy Central, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Oprah's Radio Network and many others. A WNBA Champion & Olympic alternate, she's currently working with school districts around the country to develop an innovative physical education and fitness curriculum that will revolutionize the way we teach and cultivate wellness. For more on Fran visit http://franharriscoaching.com and http://franharristv.com.

About Good Morning America
"Good Morning America" is the Emmy Award-winning morning news program, featuring the anchor team of Robin Roberts, George Stephanopoulos, Sam Champion and Juju Chang. From breaking news to tips for healthy living, GMA airs live Monday through Friday from 7:00-9:00 a.m. ET on the ABC Television Network. Jim Murphy is the senior executive producer and Tom Cibrowski is the executive producer.

About ABC
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is an American television network. Created in 1943 from the former NBC Blue radio network, ABC is owned by The Walt Disney Company and is part of Disney-ABC Television Group. Its first broadcast on television was in 1948. As one of the Big Three television networks, its programming has contributed to American popular culture. Corporate headquarters are in the Upper West Side of Manhattan in New York City, while programming offices are in Burbank, California adjacent to the Walt Disney Studios and the corporate headquarters of The Walt Disney Company.