01/05/2024
Where are you at with your New Year’s Resolutions? On pace? Gave up? Read below for some insight on resolutions 👇
1) Goals should start at a time of change or need for change. So many resolutions are set because “it is tradition.” Goals are your vision of what you would like the future to look like. If you are setting a resolution for tradition’s sake, then your motivation will be lacking compared to a goal set because of a need.
2) Expect Obstacles. No matter how small or straightforward the goal is, there is always a chance for an obstacle. To keep your optimism, identify obstacles and create plans to avoid barriers. This will reduce the possibility of setbacks or failure.
3) Set goals into challenging, measured but smaller chunks. Data shows that if you set challenging goals, you will be motivated to reach them. Goals that are measured will not only show your progress but will inspire you when you see the data. It also gives you a chance to celebrate small wins when you reach a milestone. Any celebration of a goal will help you continue pursuing the goal.
4) Accountability. Studies show that people who not only write their goals but set up a way to be accountable for them will be twice as likely to achieve them. Accountability means that you are responsible to someone to accomplish the goal; this can be motivating. There are four ways you can set accountability: tell a friend, create or join an accountability group, use technology, like setting measured milestones on an electronic calendar, or hire a coach.
