At the beginning of the
year, many of us made our resolutions. By now, though, they're starting to
become a bit difficult to keep. How do you hang onto those resolutions and keep
moving forward? Take a look.
First, take a closer look at
the resolution itself. Was it practical? Nothing leads to failure more than
making a resolution that is far too difficult to achieve. If your resolution
falls into that category, it might be time to adjust things a bit. Imagine, for
example, your resolution was losing 100 pounds in the next four months.
Something like twenty pounds is a far more realistic goal. Adjust your
resolution, and you'll be more likely to stick with
it.
You may also want to look at
the number of resolutions you can actually handle. If you make more than you
can handle, you're going to be looking at failure in a hurry. If, for example,
you've resolved to lose weight, quit smoking, and spend every Saturday studying
at the library, you're looking at some major life changes. It's really best to
limit your resolutions so you only have to deal with one shift at a time.
Think in specific terms as
well. An ambiguous resolution to lose weight is great, but one to lose ten
pounds is better. It gives you a goal that you can actually work toward instead
of just general terms that may prove tough to follow. Including specific steps and goals can be
very helpful here. Perhaps promising to lose two pounds a week until you hit
your ten pound goal is just right. The most important thing is to find the
action steps that will get you to your goal.
Finally, make certain that
you realize no one is perfect. Everyone slips when it comes to those
resolutions for the new year. When that happens to you, just hop back on the
bandwagon the next day and start working
toward your goal.
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