Set yourself up to succeed with this expert advice.
For something as seemingly innocuous assetting goals for yourself, New Year’s resolutions can be pretty polarizing.
In reality, a New Year’s resolution doesn’t need to fit into either of those categories.
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The experts say it’s absolutely possible to keep your New Year’s resolutionshere’s how.
Start small and realistically for set yourself up for success.
Turn a resolution into a routine.
“It’s not about what the resolution is, but what you plan to do about it.”
“Take an experimental approach.
And, while you’re at it, it’s possible for you to ask them to join you.
Be Specific
According to Lagoy, resolutions are more attainable when they’re concrete rather than vague.
(Of course, some years that’s easier said than done.)
She suggests writing down everything that happened in the last year that brought you joy.
Think about what happened over the past year and how you got to where you are now.
“Be grateful for this growth,” she says.
“Focus on the positive and reframe the negative.
“This slow, step-wise approach builds self-efficacy, self-esteem, and patience,” Manly says.
And, according to Leaf, we need to understand that true change takes time.
Change up your resolution and don’t make it the same as last year’s failed one.
For instance, if your goal was to become vegetarian, change it to something easier to accomplish.
Instead think: I want to eat plant-based meals at least three days per week.
When are you going to take that walk every day?
In the morning at sunrise?
After dinner every weeknight?
Where are you going to walk?
The more you plan in detail, the more likely you’ll achieve your resolution.
Write down each one of your goals on a piece of paper.
Let’s say your goal is toread 20 books this year.
These little treats along the way will keep you excited to continue taking steps to achieve your resolution.
which will keep you working towards your resolutions for longer.
There are many excellent apps to use to stay organized and on track with your personal goals.
Keep your list short; think one to three resolutions tops.
