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r e d f c u.o r g | 7 ose things would not be possible without the trust and support of our members, employees, wonderful volunteers, and board members. Over the summer, we were designated a 2022 Best Place for Working Parents® company. Our employees are family, and family is always looking out for one another. is Credit Union family makes all the other gifts possible because they show up each day with their hearts full of gratitude! What are you grateful for? e answer is not hard. Look around. If you stop for a moment, it's easy to see blessings all around each of us. CEO: Continued from page 2 4 Plan it out. ink about the steps you'll take to achieve your goals. Consider obstacles you might face and how you will get around them. 5 Find a friend. Accountability is key, and having someone along with you brings joy to the journey. 6 Start slow. Immediate and drastic changes to your lifestyle are challenging to sustain. One small step at a time increases the likelihood of success. If your goal is to save $1,000 in 2023 for your emergency fund, start by setting aside a small amount the first month and gradually increase your deposits each month after that. 7 Be patient. Change takes time. You've got all year! Don't get discouraged if you encounter setbacks. Just dust yourself off and keep going! If your New Year's resolutions involve finances, Redstone is the place to start! Our goal is to see you take control of your finances, and we can help. Call 256-722-3796 to speak with a certified financial counselor. Don't ditch the idea of setting New Year's resolutions just because last year's bottomed out. Embrace the fresh start! You are 10 times more likely to achieve change when you set yearly goals than people who don't. Here are 7 tips for sticking to your resolutions: 1 Be specific. Know what you want to attain, and you'll know when it's time to celebrate success. "Get in shape" is not a concrete goal. How will you know when you've achieved that? Instead, say, "I'll run a 10K." 2 Don't take on too much. One or two goals are doable. Ten would be overwhelming. 3 Do something different. Recycling last year's resolutions can leave you with a low confidence level. If you have the same goals, then choose a new strategy. STICKING TO YOUR New Year's Resolutions