The holiday season is here and before we know it, it will be 2018! That means New Year Resolutions! I know personally how hard it can be to keep your resolutions, so I thought we could explore some ways we can make sticking to our resolutions easier and make sure they stick!
Be Specific & Make It a Reachable Goal
It’s true. Overly vague resolutions with nothing to back them up simply won’t work. An empty statement like, “I want to get healthy,” isn’t likely to last past the first month. Adding some specifics such as a timeframe, strategies and accountability check-ins is a far better way to go about setting resolutions, whether it’s at the New Year, for your birthday or simply on a Tuesday in May. Also, be sure not to bite off more than you can chew. Your goals must be relatively realistic if they’re to have any real chance of success.
Find Your Motivation for The Change
Finding your “why” is something we haven’t touched on yet, but it’s an incredibly powerful and motivating concept. Your “why” is your reason for wanting to change. It’s the thing that will keep you reaching for that goal when things get hard or life gets busy and you want to give up. Wanting to get healthy so you can be the best mom for your children, have the energy to play games with them and be in their lives longer is a strong motivation. Use that intense desire to keep you on track and accountable.
Track Your Progress
Speaking of keeping on track, it’s also important that you keep track of your progress when you want to stick to your resolutions. Otherwise, how will you know if you’re making real strides or just going through the motions? If you want to lose weight, you’ll need to take regular measurements and record them. Want to save money? Keep a ledger or a spreadsheet listing the amounts you’ve socked away each week. It’s satisfying to see evidence of progress, even if it’s only a small amount. Little successes do wonders for your motivation.
These three tips may seem simple and maybe even a bit obvious, but it’s often the little things we tend to miss. Taking the time to implement these suggestions can make a big difference in the return you receive on your investment when it comes to sticking with your resolutions.
One last note… Our quest for perfection can be a surefire killer. I don’t know about you, but I can find myself in the all or nothing game. We are bound to fall of track, make a mistake or have a less than perfect day. Be sure to cut yourself some slack when going after your goals. Expecting perfection is self-sabotaging and can keep you from implementing your resolutions long term.
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