Each New Year gives us a chance to wipe the slate clean and start a whole year fresh. In 2008, why not make a deliberate effort to improve your luck with a winning image of yourself? If you put your mind to it, you can make positive changes that will last a lifetime.Many people do not make New Year's resolutions because they think they will break them. Yet, it doesn't hurt to make a few anyway. Even without them, it's a good time to take stock of yourself and think about changes you would like to make.Set short and long term goals for yourself. Think about what you want to accomplish in 2008 as well as the next two, three or five years -- or even further out. It's always good to have a plan, an attainable goal just slightly out of reach. And, of course, you should also have long-term wishes and dreams that you hope one day will become reality. People who do not map out a life and plan at least the direction they want it to take, usually drift aimlessly or get stuck in a rut. The Lotto Black BookFind a quiet spot where you can be alone for several minutes. Bring a pen and pad of paper with you. Relax your mind by taking three long deep breaths. Close your eyes. Breathe in slowly through your nose until your lungs are full, hold it for a few moments, then release the air very slowly though your lips. Do this slowly three times.Now that your mind is clear and relaxed, ask yourself how the ideal, disciplined you would live your life. As the thoughts come tumbling out, write them down. Do not judge, question or censor thoughts as they come to you. Do not write complete sentences now. Just capture the thoughts on paper. You can organize them neatly later.Ask your inner self where you want to be a year from now, five years from now, ten years from now. Then wait quietly for the answers. Only YOU can make changes happen in your life.Let your mind examine all areas of your life - your heath, your self-image, your work, your relationships with others, etc. Concentrate on one specific area at a time. Write down the thoughts as they come to you. Later when you read your notes, you will be amazed at the inspired thoughts you received from your inner conscious levels. Do this as often as you want. You will get better each time you do it.