So – if you’ve decided to set some New Year’s resolutions for yourself, here’s a few bits of advice on how to make it a more pleasant, uplifting experience.
Be realistic
Don’t set a goal for a certain amount of weight to lose. Instead, set a goal for at least 3 workouts a week or only eating out once every 2 weeks. I’ve tried every year to lose 20 lbs. and haven’t ever accomplished it; 6 months ago I decided to improve my health without focusing on the number on the scale. I haven’t lost weight, but working out 6 times a week and eating better has made me look better and feel much better. That’s more important than the number on the scale anyway.
Focus on a few specific goals
Don’t go all over the map when setting goals. Decide to spend 2015 on one specific area like finances. Have your New Year’s Resolution be “become more financially stable” with sub-goals of cutting back on unnecessary spending, cooking at home more, etc.
Remind yourself
In 2009, when I set all those goals that I didn’t accomplish, I wrote them down and put them in a pocket of my wallet – one that I never went into and, therefore, never saw them again for the next 5+ years. If you have resolutions that are really important to you, write them down somewhere you’ll see them every day. Then, move them around so they don’t just become part of the decor of the house. Get a small white board and find a new place to put it every month so it will always look just enough out of place for you to notice it and take the time to read it so you can be reminded of the things you set out to accomplish at the beginning of the year.
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