To create the best possible support team, try the following tips:

Build more relationships that nourish and restore you-with a coach, buddy, spiritual advisor, mentor or role model. Spend time with people who will hold you to a higher standard.

Pay less attention to relationships that make it easy for you to maintain the status quo. Some friends will always tell you what you want to hear and let you get away with failure. Spend your time with friends who understand your goal and will help you grow.

Terminate negative relationships-those focused on gossip, mutual complaining, or making excuses. They add nothing to your journey and are not a good investment of your time and energy.

Intentionally open yourself to meeting new people.
Get buy-in from your family. If you can help your family members see how your goal directly benefits them, you'll get more of their support. For example, if you're going back to work, you can point out that the money you make will help pay for a nice family vacation. If your goal is to lose weight, you can explain that being healthier will mean you'll have more energy to be with your kids and spouse.

Get a support buddy or partner. Share your daily insights and draw strength from each other. This not only provides accountability structure, but it makes the process more fun and enjoyable.