Every year in December, I start thinking of my resolutions for the New Year. And every year, on January first, I come to the conclusion that there is no point in taking any resolutions because I will probably not keep them. In a sense, this removes any accountability so that no matter whether resolutions are kept or not, it really doesn't matter since it was known from the beginning that they probably wouldn't be kept. Is this the easy way out? So how does one actually manage to keep a resolution throughout the year and manage to achieve the set goals? By focusing on one resolution, setting a specific goal and working to achieve this goal daily.
Too often, people set resolutions for themselves and by the end of January are overwhelmed by the amount of work that it takes to maintain all these resolutions. Losing weight is hard enough on its own, if you add stop smoking and keep in touch with friends more often, chances are that you will not be able to maintain any of those resolutions and you will give up on them before the first quarter is over. Focusing on only one resolution will enhance your chances of succeeding in achieving your goals. Resolutions are not about a radical overnight transformation, but rather a slow and progressive improvement of yourself.
In taking a New Year's resolution, it is important to set a specific goal that you plan to achieve during the coming year. It isn't enough to tell yourself that in 2013 you will lose weight. You will need to be more specific in terms of how much weight and how quickly. Will it be one pound every week or two pounds every month? You will also need to be specific about how you plan on achieving your goal. This is true for any resolution you may have in mind. The more specific you are with regards to who, what, when, where and why; the more likely you will be to develop a plan that will lead you to successfully maintaining your resolution.
It is not uncommon for people to make resolutions in January that they will have completely forgotten about by mid-February. If you are serious about keeping your resolution for the coming year, you will need to be thinking about it on a daily basis. Address the progress you are making on a daily basis. A journal is an excellent way to keep your resolution in mind and will allow you to keep track of the progress you are making, as well as take note of the setbacks and improve on them in upcoming days.
New Year resolutions have been around since the dawn of time. Unfortunately, very few people are able to take and maintain their resolutions and will be able to honestly say that they achieved their goals for the year by the time the next year comes around. Focusing on one resolution will prevent you from juggling too much. Having specific goals with a specific plan will ensure that you have a path to follow to help you achieve those goals. Finally, touching base with your resolution progress on a daily basis will help keep that resolution at the top of your priority list so that you may keep your goals in sight. Resolutions are easy to take and harder to keep. Will you be keeping yours this year?
Too often, people set resolutions for themselves and by the end of January are overwhelmed by the amount of work that it takes to maintain all these resolutions. Losing weight is hard enough on its own, if you add stop smoking and keep in touch with friends more often, chances are that you will not be able to maintain any of those resolutions and you will give up on them before the first quarter is over. Focusing on only one resolution will enhance your chances of succeeding in achieving your goals. Resolutions are not about a radical overnight transformation, but rather a slow and progressive improvement of yourself.
In taking a New Year's resolution, it is important to set a specific goal that you plan to achieve during the coming year. It isn't enough to tell yourself that in 2013 you will lose weight. You will need to be more specific in terms of how much weight and how quickly. Will it be one pound every week or two pounds every month? You will also need to be specific about how you plan on achieving your goal. This is true for any resolution you may have in mind. The more specific you are with regards to who, what, when, where and why; the more likely you will be to develop a plan that will lead you to successfully maintaining your resolution.
It is not uncommon for people to make resolutions in January that they will have completely forgotten about by mid-February. If you are serious about keeping your resolution for the coming year, you will need to be thinking about it on a daily basis. Address the progress you are making on a daily basis. A journal is an excellent way to keep your resolution in mind and will allow you to keep track of the progress you are making, as well as take note of the setbacks and improve on them in upcoming days.
New Year resolutions have been around since the dawn of time. Unfortunately, very few people are able to take and maintain their resolutions and will be able to honestly say that they achieved their goals for the year by the time the next year comes around. Focusing on one resolution will prevent you from juggling too much. Having specific goals with a specific plan will ensure that you have a path to follow to help you achieve those goals. Finally, touching base with your resolution progress on a daily basis will help keep that resolution at the top of your priority list so that you may keep your goals in sight. Resolutions are easy to take and harder to keep. Will you be keeping yours this year?
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