New Year Resolutions
How many times have you made a New Year’s resolution and actually stuck to it?
New Year isn’t meant to serve as a catalyst for sweeping character changes. It is a time for people to reflect on their past year’s behavior and promise to make positive lifestyle changes. “Setting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular, overwhelming goal on January 1 can help you reach whatever it is you strive for.
By making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behavior into your everyday life.
Here are a few tips to help you stick to your resolutions.
Start small: Our ability to focus on multiple goals or ideas that require self-control is limited. Although it’s tempting to pursue several related goals at the same time, it’s likely more productive to reel resolutions.
Write them out: Commit to your plan in writing. People who put their goals on paper are significantly more likely to achieve them than are those who merely make mental vows.
Talk about it: Teaming up with others is particularly powerful given our social natures and reluctance to let other people down.
Reward yourself. Give yourself some kind of acknowledgment when the action steps are accomplished and a big reward when the final goal is reached. Rewarding the steps along the way can motivate you to keep going, especially when the steps are challenging and the goal is a tough one.
Don’t beat yourself up: Remember that minor missteps when reaching your goals are completely normal and OK. Don’t give up completely because you slipped. Everyone has ups and downs; resolve to recover from your mistakes and get back on track.
Have a Happy and fulfilling New Year!
New Year isn’t meant to serve as a catalyst for sweeping character changes. It is a time for people to reflect on their past year’s behavior and promise to make positive lifestyle changes. “Setting small, attainable goals throughout the year, instead of a singular, overwhelming goal on January 1 can help you reach whatever it is you strive for.
By making your resolutions realistic, there is a greater chance that you will keep them throughout the year, incorporating healthy behavior into your everyday life.
Here are a few tips to help you stick to your resolutions.
Start small: Our ability to focus on multiple goals or ideas that require self-control is limited. Although it’s tempting to pursue several related goals at the same time, it’s likely more productive to reel resolutions.
Write them out: Commit to your plan in writing. People who put their goals on paper are significantly more likely to achieve them than are those who merely make mental vows.
Talk about it: Teaming up with others is particularly powerful given our social natures and reluctance to let other people down.
Reward yourself. Give yourself some kind of acknowledgment when the action steps are accomplished and a big reward when the final goal is reached. Rewarding the steps along the way can motivate you to keep going, especially when the steps are challenging and the goal is a tough one.
Don’t beat yourself up: Remember that minor missteps when reaching your goals are completely normal and OK. Don’t give up completely because you slipped. Everyone has ups and downs; resolve to recover from your mistakes and get back on track.
Have a Happy and fulfilling New Year!
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