Why New Year's Resolutions FAIL and How to Make Them Stick!
Hey there! So, have you ever made a new year's resolution that just didn't stick?
Yeah, me too.
It can be really tough to stick to our resolutions, right?
There are all sorts of reasons why this happens.
There are four main reasons why new year's resolutions often don't work and four reasons how you can make them stick.
Let’s dive into the first four: Why they don’t work.
Well, one reason is that you may be setting unrealistic goals for yourself, which YOU think they're difficult or impossible to achieve.
#2 you don’t have a crystal clear plan for how to achieve your goals,
# 3 you don’t have the necessary resources or support.
#4 you become easily discouraged when you encounter setbacks or obstacles.
Now four tips that may help you make your new year's resolutions stick:
1. Change your identity. When I embarked on learning meditation. I moved from I am going to meditate 10 min a day to. I am a meditator. Instead of saying you want to lose weight. Believe: I’m physically fit and healthy. I’m an athlete.
2. Create a “when” not “how” plan. Break your goal down into smaller, more manageable steps and create a plan for not only how but when in the day you will achieve each one. For example, if your goal is to exercise more, you might plan to go for a 30-minute walk every day right after you drop off your kid at school.
3. Find a GREAT support system: Share your goals with friends and family or even better, hire a certified coach who will give you accountability and encouragement.
4. Be continually inspired. We all know that we need to be patient and persistent: Change takes time, and it's normal to encounter setbacks. Don't get discouraged by setbacks by being continuously inspired. Listen to inspirational podcasts that will lift you higher. One of my favorite podcasts is 10% happier by Dan Harris.
Another longer more complex idea that's too long to explain in a 90-second Reel is by James Clear - In Atomic Habits he talks about how you need a system, not a goal! Read the book!
What are your tips for making your goals stick?
Do share! I'd love to hear from you! 💪
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