Remember when you made your New Year’s resolutions? How’s that going?
“New Year, New Me.”
Sounds so cliche, isn’t it? Let’s be frank that we still do it every year or every time a new month starts, hoping that there will be a new hope happening suddenly and the cycle will repeat over and over again, but not next year! The problem with New Year’s resolutions is that they are often set up for failure. So if you’re unsure how to succeed in your new year’s resolution, here are some tips to actually do it right.
Be realistic and specific
Set realistic goals that are attainable but challenging enough that they will require time and effort on your part. Be specific about what you want to accomplish rather than making vague goals like “I want to lose weight.” Instead, say something like, “I want to lose 10 kg by March 1.” You’ll find it easier to follow through when you can see your progress and have a clear measuring stick for success. But if you’re not getting results, keep going! Try something else or adjust your initial plan so that it works better with your lifestyle and personality. Enjoy the process!
Write it down
Write down your goals and keep them somewhere where you’ll see them often. For example, write them on a post-it note and stick them on your bathroom mirror or computer screen. This is a great way to remind yourself of what you’re working towards each day and helps you keep track of your progress.
Break down big goals into smaller steps
Don’t try to do it all at once; instead, break it into small steps that are easy to follow. Changing old habits into new ones is not about race; it’s all about time. So give yourself some space so that it can be for the long term. For instance, if you want to eat healthy this year, start with a healthy breakfast first rather than completely changing your diet. You’ll feel less overwhelmed and be more likely to succeed if you tackle small goals one at a time instead of trying to achieve everything at once.
Get a resolution buddy
This is one of the best ways to stay accountable for your goals throughout the year. Find someone with similar goals and work toward achieving them together. It could be as simple as having lunch together once a week or meeting each other at the gym at specific times each week. The key here is that both parties need to be on board with each other’s goals in order for them to work out well!
So are you ready to kick off your new year with a new resolution? The most important part is to enjoy and trust the process! Leave a comment below to share how you are preparing for the new year.