New Years Resolutions
New Year Resolutions-How to make them happen!
There are many people that make and break their New Year Resolutions every year. The concept seems simple enough…just think of something you would like to improve on, change for the better or cut from your life and “just do it”.
This is easier said than done. More times than not, the desire to keep these resolutions fade and by summer we have completely given up.
Here are a few simple ideas that will help you keep and obtain your New Year’s goal for good!
1. Tell family and friends what your resolution is. I know, you are afraid to tell anyone because you might fail. Well, that is one way to look at it. But, I think the more people that know the better chance you have of reaching that goal. When you tell someone that makes it real. They will help you remain accountable and your goal will seem easier to obtain with your own cheering section.
2. Don’t resolve to do too many things at once. For example, don’t try to loose 10 pounds, run a marathon and learn to sew all in one year. Choose the one thing that is most important to you and go for it!
3. Get your mind right. Make sure you are prepared to do what it takes to achieve your goal. You need a plan. If you are trying to loose 10 pounds, then set up an exercise schedule that will work for you. If you don’t normally wake up at 6 am, then don’t resolve to start working out everyday at that time. You have to be true to who you are in order for progress to occur.
4. Forgive slip ups. We all slip from time to time. It’s ok – it only means we are human. It is much easier to quit then to keep chugging along. If you eat one to many desserts one week or skip a workout or two - don’t quit! Just forgive yourself and move on. Focus on all that you have accomplished and use that to motivate yourself.
5. Finally, reward yourself. Little “treats” are encouraging and help us to continue towards our goal. Once you achieve your goal, buy that expensive sweater that you can now fit into or take a day off from your regimen and just enjoy the sweet smell of success!
There are many people that make and break their New Year Resolutions every year. The concept seems simple enough…just think of something you would like to improve on, change for the better or cut from your life and “just do it”.
This is easier said than done. More times than not, the desire to keep these resolutions fade and by summer we have completely given up.
Here are a few simple ideas that will help you keep and obtain your New Year’s goal for good!
1. Tell family and friends what your resolution is. I know, you are afraid to tell anyone because you might fail. Well, that is one way to look at it. But, I think the more people that know the better chance you have of reaching that goal. When you tell someone that makes it real. They will help you remain accountable and your goal will seem easier to obtain with your own cheering section.
2. Don’t resolve to do too many things at once. For example, don’t try to loose 10 pounds, run a marathon and learn to sew all in one year. Choose the one thing that is most important to you and go for it!
3. Get your mind right. Make sure you are prepared to do what it takes to achieve your goal. You need a plan. If you are trying to loose 10 pounds, then set up an exercise schedule that will work for you. If you don’t normally wake up at 6 am, then don’t resolve to start working out everyday at that time. You have to be true to who you are in order for progress to occur.
4. Forgive slip ups. We all slip from time to time. It’s ok – it only means we are human. It is much easier to quit then to keep chugging along. If you eat one to many desserts one week or skip a workout or two - don’t quit! Just forgive yourself and move on. Focus on all that you have accomplished and use that to motivate yourself.
5. Finally, reward yourself. Little “treats” are encouraging and help us to continue towards our goal. Once you achieve your goal, buy that expensive sweater that you can now fit into or take a day off from your regimen and just enjoy the sweet smell of success!
posted by Eileen Silva, Ph.D.,N.D. | 11:50 AM
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