We all know it happens. We write down a list of things that we want to accomplish in the New Year. It could be anything from eating healthier, getting fit, or even travelling to new and unknown places. But then, as the year moves on, we never get around to completing the goal. Or, we start off really strong in the month of January, but stop by the time spring rolls around. So, how do you keep the resolutions you set for yourself? Check out the tips I have listed down below.
1. Have someone (anyone!) hold you accountable for your resolutions.
If you’re starting a new journey of any kind it is great to have someone that is willing to help you out with keeping track of want you want. By doing this, you are less likely to slip up or forget about the things you want to accomplish because you know there is someone looking out for you.
2. Be realistic in your goals.
Don’t set a goal that is just too high or out of reach for the New Year. Choose goals that you can incorporate into your daily routine with ease. Sometimes people are overzealous in what they want, but it is important to remember that some resolutions are just not plausible.
3. Don’t stress if you don’t get around to all of them.
Life happens. When you’re trying to keep a resolution don’t be upset if you mess up or aren’t able to continue the goal you set for yourself.
4. Only pick a couple of resolutions.
The main reason why people fail at keeping the resolutions is because they set way too many. If you have one or two goals, it’s more likely that you will be able to keep the promise you made to yourself. Also, by setting one or two resolutions you are less likely to run into issues of stress and unrealistic goals.
5. Keep working on the goals you’ve set–past or present.
If you’ve made resolutions in the past that you forgot about, try them again in the New Year! However, it is important to realize that not all goals have to start in the New Year; you could as easily make a new resolution in the middle of the year as well.
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