It’s that time of year again. Everyone has set themselves new goals for
2014. Whether it is losing weight,
spending more time with family, spending less time online, or managing money
better, everyone is setting new goals for themselves. The problem with New Years Resolutions is
that they rarely seem to stick. January
normally goes well; the gyms are over crowded and everyone seems to carry their
resolve around with them. But by
February, everyone seems to slip back into their old habits. Here are some ways to help you stick to your
resolutions and succeed in your goals.
Make it a resolution you want to achieve. Don’t pick something that you should be
doing, but don’t really want to. Find
something about yourself you really want to change and you’ll be more likely to
accomplish it.
Don’t overreach.
Don’t make so many goals that you won’t be able to manage all of
them.
Make a Plan. If your
goal is really hard to reach, create a series of smaller goals that lead up to
it. This will help you feel less
discouraged along the way and keep you motivated.
Enlist a support group.
Telling people about your goals makes it more likely you’ll follow
through with them. Make sure you pick
people that will provide advice and support as you navigate your way through
your resolutions.
Be specific. Instead of just saying that you’re going to
exercise more, make an exercise routine.
For example, say you’ll work out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
morning. Something specific allows you
to know what you have to do to achieve your goals.
Resolutions are difficult, but that doesn’t mean you should
stop working for them. Treat 2014 as a
clean slate and achieve the things you’ve always wanted.
