Creativity has been defined as "the power to connect the seemingly unconnected". In the past, I have labeled myself as un-creative. Am I thinking about creativity all wrong?

I have a natural tendency to avoid things in life I find difficult. Or things that scare me. I'd rather sit back, do nothing, and stay in my comfort zone - its very familiar to me. This keeps me safe, feeling secure and the outcomes are known. The problem:

A new year means new goals for many. I've heard around 80% of people fail at their New Year's goals, so how can you create goals you stick with? Confucius said: "The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones."