Chazak Present - How to make meaningful change in your life this new year, by Rabbi Moshe Levy
www.wearechazak.com

Summary:
Have you ever tried to make changes in your life at the start of a new year?
Have you got a list of things you wanted to accomplish last year that are still in the "to do" column? What about the year before that? 

So here is the question:
 - How does one make sure this year their new year's resolutions come to fruition?

Answer:
- Think Small

Commentary on answer:
- The yetzer hara loves when you make a big list of things you want to change / accomplish. He loves trying to overwhelm you with so much that you don't get anything done. He says, "keep piling it on!". He knows when the inspiration wheres off, you will get down on your self....and do nothing :(

So how to we combat this?
- Pick something simple

Rabbi, what does that mean?
- Make a list of 20 things...pick the one thing on that list that is the most simple...then cut that item in half....and do that one!
- Then build off that. After a while of proven growth and a renewed confidence, pick another item off the list.

Another Idea: Book it in. 
- Put it in your calendar. Pretty simple right? If you prioritize it, it will get done. 

RABBI MOSHE LEVY is the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR at WEARECHAZAK.COM
A descendent from a long lineage of Sephardic rabbis (his great grandfather was the last Chief Rabbi of Yemen), Rabbi Moshe Levy grew up in Brooklyn, New York where he received a degree in Finance from Touro College and went on to receive Rabbinic ordination in Eretz Yisrael while studying in the Kollel of Rabbi Yitschak Berkowitz Shilita. Rabbi Levy has experience in teaching sixth form students in JFS, Immanuel College, City of London Boys, Haberdashers Boys and gives weekly classes in Hasmonean Boys and Girls School. His weekly Lunch and Learn classes in Hatton Garden are oversubscribed and he is a regular guest speaker in synagogues, as well as at Jewish events, throughout London.

Moshe is the ‘Yalla’ man! It’s not just an ethos, it’s his modus operandi. His achievements to date are astounding and his signature tenacity and absolute commitment to our community have enabled him to build the strong foundations Chazak stand on today. He has become the glue of the community, bringing everyone together for fun family days and long Shabbat afternoons of motivation and inspiration. A much sought-after speaker for schools, synagogues, university students and communal events it’s hard to imagine how one man can be doing so much!

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