If you are like many people, you have made New Year's resolutions in the past and then let them slip. Sure, you did okay for a few days, maybe even a week or two. Let me give you four tips on how to keep goals past January.
Share them. Do not keep your resolutions a secret. The more people who know, the more people you have keeping you accountable. This is a powerful system! For example, perhaps you want to run at least four half marathons this year.
If so, then register for those races and then make your plans public. Tell your friends and put it on Facebook. Ask people to keep you accountable so that you will stay on track. If others are watching you and asking for progress updates, you will have a better chance at success.
Another way to keep your resolutions is to make a list and keep up with it. Write down several things that you would like to do in the New Year. Just make sure that they are reasonable. You are not going to lose twenty pounds in one month or get out of debt in just a few weeks. Once you have a list, check in on it frequently.
If you fall down, do not waste time getting back up. We are human. We all slip up. In fact, if you do not have failure in your life you are not trying very hard. All that matters is that you keep moving forward. Focus on how far you have come already and keep trying.
Reward yourself. That sounds great doesn't it? When you meet a goal it is important to celebrate your amazing accomplishment. Be proud of yourself! However, make sure the reward supports your new habit. For example, you would not want to reward a weight loss goal with desserts. Opt for something like a pedicure or new running shoes.
Share them. Do not keep your resolutions a secret. The more people who know, the more people you have keeping you accountable. This is a powerful system! For example, perhaps you want to run at least four half marathons this year.
If so, then register for those races and then make your plans public. Tell your friends and put it on Facebook. Ask people to keep you accountable so that you will stay on track. If others are watching you and asking for progress updates, you will have a better chance at success.
Another way to keep your resolutions is to make a list and keep up with it. Write down several things that you would like to do in the New Year. Just make sure that they are reasonable. You are not going to lose twenty pounds in one month or get out of debt in just a few weeks. Once you have a list, check in on it frequently.
If you fall down, do not waste time getting back up. We are human. We all slip up. In fact, if you do not have failure in your life you are not trying very hard. All that matters is that you keep moving forward. Focus on how far you have come already and keep trying.
Reward yourself. That sounds great doesn't it? When you meet a goal it is important to celebrate your amazing accomplishment. Be proud of yourself! However, make sure the reward supports your new habit. For example, you would not want to reward a weight loss goal with desserts. Opt for something like a pedicure or new running shoes.
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