Happy 2019! That is crazy to say and 2018 was definitely a learning curve for just about everyone. For me, it brought about a lot of life lessons and learning about myself. Some people love resolutions and some people see no point in it. I think new year's resolutions are a way to manifest your goals and give yourself a fresh perspective for the new year. So let's get started on how you can make your OWN goals and actually STICK TO THEM!
Step 1: Reflect on the past year
Look at your personal life, your health, your relationships, and past experiences throughout the year. Reflect on both the good and the bad. This is the best way to set new goals because you can now take what you've learned and use it to improve yourself in the next year.
Look at your personal life, your health, your relationships, and past experiences throughout the year. Reflect on both the good and the bad. This is the best way to set new goals because you can now take what you've learned and use it to improve yourself in the next year.
Step 2: Establish how many you want to focus on
Some people have one new year's resolution and others have five. Set however many goals you think you are apt to stick to. You shouldn't set more than five for yourself because then it could be tricky to keep in your mind and commit to. It is more effective to have a few and focus on those first.
Some people have one new year's resolution and others have five. Set however many goals you think you are apt to stick to. You shouldn't set more than five for yourself because then it could be tricky to keep in your mind and commit to. It is more effective to have a few and focus on those first.
Step 3: Be realistic!
Try setting smaller goals that are easier to achieve or stick to. For example, do not set a goal of working out 6 days a week when you hardly workout 1 now. Try setting at least 2 or 3 times a week to exercise so you are not being too hard on yourself because it is easier to give up if you do that. Set a resolution that is attractive to you that you think is reasonable to achieve and does not stress you out just thinking about the shoes that you are setting yourself to fill.
Try setting smaller goals that are easier to achieve or stick to. For example, do not set a goal of working out 6 days a week when you hardly workout 1 now. Try setting at least 2 or 3 times a week to exercise so you are not being too hard on yourself because it is easier to give up if you do that. Set a resolution that is attractive to you that you think is reasonable to achieve and does not stress you out just thinking about the shoes that you are setting yourself to fill.
Step 4: Stick to them
This is the hardest part. Most people set new year's resolutions that stick for maybe a week and then they forget about them. Try planning out your goals by putting them in your planner or calendar so that you cannot avoid them and they are planned out which reminds you of them. Also, set daily reminders. If you can't remind yourself, have your phone do it for you! Set these goal reminders on the daily setting so that you are reminded of your goals each morning. If you want something more subtle, write your goals down, take a picture and use it as your phone, iPad, or computer wallpaper. If your goals are more specific then you can prepare to set them up. For example, if you want to do more yoga, sign up for a membership right now so that all you have to do is show up to the studio and you have a monetary investment to stick to it now. And if all else fails, tell a really good friend, partner or a family member your resolutions so that they can hold you accountable and remind you every so often.
At the end of the day, resolutions are all about you and what you want to do with the year. I think it is healthy to have a goal in mind, but sometimes, it just isn't for everyone and that is okay. Do not feel pressured to aim for something everyone else is, just do you and be happy.
Some Examples of Resolutions (i.e. some of mine):
1. Start a new online course
2. Grow podcast (coming soon!)
3. Grow strength through yoga
4. Daily writing each night
5. Sign a lease
This is the hardest part. Most people set new year's resolutions that stick for maybe a week and then they forget about them. Try planning out your goals by putting them in your planner or calendar so that you cannot avoid them and they are planned out which reminds you of them. Also, set daily reminders. If you can't remind yourself, have your phone do it for you! Set these goal reminders on the daily setting so that you are reminded of your goals each morning. If you want something more subtle, write your goals down, take a picture and use it as your phone, iPad, or computer wallpaper. If your goals are more specific then you can prepare to set them up. For example, if you want to do more yoga, sign up for a membership right now so that all you have to do is show up to the studio and you have a monetary investment to stick to it now. And if all else fails, tell a really good friend, partner or a family member your resolutions so that they can hold you accountable and remind you every so often.
At the end of the day, resolutions are all about you and what you want to do with the year. I think it is healthy to have a goal in mind, but sometimes, it just isn't for everyone and that is okay. Do not feel pressured to aim for something everyone else is, just do you and be happy.
Some Examples of Resolutions (i.e. some of mine):
1. Start a new online course
2. Grow podcast (coming soon!)
3. Grow strength through yoga
4. Daily writing each night
5. Sign a lease
This next year is all about YOU! Good luck xx
Kelli
