New Year’s Resolutions

How to make them stick

Well it is that time of year again.  It is a new year and a new beginning.  If you are like millions of others you will make a New Year’s resolution this year and if you are like me you will give up by February.  This time of year everyone wants to know that one thing that you want to change about yourself.  It is all they want to talk about.  If it were brought up any other time of the year it would be a huge insult but after New Year’s it is for some reason alright!

So the important question to ask is how do you keep your resolution?  Here are some tips that are sure to help.

1. Be specific: Do not just say that you will loose weight or quit smoking.  Lay out the steps that you need in order to achieve that goal.
2. Reachable: You need to assure that your goal is a goal that can be reached.  If this is not done you will fail.
3. Reward: It is important to plan ways to reward yourself.  For example if your goal is to loose weight you should set up a reward every 10 pounds.
4. Keep it real: It is important to be able to measure your success and be realistic about your resolution.
5. Put an expiration date on it: Your resolution should have a start date and an end date.  It should be something that is clear.  An open ended resolution is sure to fail.

Another thing that I am going to try this year is to write my goal down and hang it up on my dresser.  I hope that this will be a motivational tool that will keep me motivated.  Good luck to all…

Becca

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