New Year’s Resolutions: Tips To Set Goals And Stick With Them
Goodbye 2024, hello 2025!
The new year is here! It’s a time to reflect on all that you have accomplished this past year and set goals for the year ahead.
Self-improvement, fitness, organization, and budget spending are just some of the popular resolutions that can help make a positive change.
But before setting goals, make sure to create realistic ones so that you can achieve them and feel accomplished.
One way of doing so is looking at past goals and adjusting them if you had a tough time completing them.
So, as you get ready to take on the new year, let’s look at some tips that will help you stick to your goals.
Be Specific: Vague goals can be hard to measure. Make sure to include specifics such as working out for 30 minutes, not just looking to “get healthier”. Instead of “saving money”, set a goal to save a specific amount each month.
Make It Measurable: Adding numbers to your goal or adding a time frame can help track progress. Once you hit that timeline, it’s easier to measure those goals and can keep you motivated to continue.
Ensure Achievability: Set goals that will challenge you but don’t go outside of your current lifestyle. For example, if you haven’t been working out, it may not be a good idea to commit yourself to an hour of exercise per day. Instead, smaller increments could help you hit those goals and feel accomplished.
Track Progress Regularly: Using planners or aps like habit trackers can help you monitor your progress and success. This can also help check in with yourself and change your approach if needed. Flexibility is also key to staying motivated. As we all know, life doesn’t always go as planned and it’s okay to change it up while still working towards a goal.
Celebrate Small Wins: Treat yourself to something special once you complete a small achievement. If your goal is to exercise every week and you have been exercising for one month, it’s good to indulge in a treat. Doing this can help you stay motivated.
Stay Accountable: Sharing your resolutions with others creates accountability. When friends and family know about your goal, you’re more likely to follow through with it.
Use the Power of Habit: Habits are easier to maintain than sporadic efforts. Start small. If you’re trying to read more books, start by reading just a few minutes a day. Soon, it will become a part of your routine.
So, while you’re putting your holiday decorations away and starting the new year with a clean slate, remember that sticking to these tips can help you feel accomplished all year long.
Cheers to 2025!
