Ed. note: I’ve decided to experiment with a new format for ChangeLinks. Instead of listing posts as they are released, I’m going to group them by theme. In line with one of my compass directions for the year, I’m doing this to add more value and education to these posts. If you like this, let me know in the comments. If you don’t … let me know in the comments!

As you might have figured out from my post, Having Goals Will Make You Blind!, I’m no longer a fan of New Year’s resolutions. However, many of you are going to make them or have made them anyway. This edition of ChangeLinks focuses on different perspectives of the resolution game. I hope this collection makes your year better than ever!

One of the big problems with those December 31 resolutions is that they usually only last a week or two. Adam Kayce of Monk at Work teaches us How to Make These New Year’s Resolutions Stick. I really enjoy Adam’s concept that New Year’s creates a “credible amnesia” that lets us believe we can escape the momentum of our past. The good news is that he believes it is possible to overcome this momentum and make real changes.

When setting goals of any kind, all of the experts tell us to be specific and action oriented. In New Year’s Resolution: Say “No” More Often!, Marina Martin at Sufficient Thrust walks through a case study of a fuzzy goal and makes it actionable. She accomplishes this by setting up a process, a review schedule, and action items that make a very abstract concept very concrete and useful. Great stuff.

If all of this talk of losing weight, drinking more water, and watching less television is just making you tired, you will want to check out A New Year’s Revolution: In Search of a Simple Life. Simone at Outfit Inspirations will guide you through a process of un-committing and streamlining your life.

In a post after my own heart, Blaine Moore of Run to Win explains why New Years Resolutions are Bad For You. In short, they cause procrastination, depression, and injuries. And all of this from a guy that trains people for marathons!

Last (and definitely least ) for today is this bit of wisdom from Getting Nothing Done ™. As you might imagine, GND is a humorous response to the cult-like popularity of the Getting Things Done book and community. The GND New Year’s Resolution Method ™ explains in great detail how to get exactly nothing done in 2008. Take that, Merlin Mann!

I hope this little collection of posts helps you on your way to making 2008 whatever you want it to be. If not, don’t blame me, I told you so!

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