New Year’s resolutions are goals or promises that people make for themselves at the beginning of the year to try to improve their lives in some way. Some common New Year’s resolutions include losing weight, exercising more, eating healthier, saving money, quitting a bad habit, or learning a new skill. Many people make New Year’s resolutions with the intention of making positive changes in their lives, and some people see the start of a new year as an opportunity to start fresh and make a fresh start.
Here are some tips for setting lasting New Year’s resolutions:
- Make your resolutions specific and achievable. Instead of resolving to “lose weight,” for example, try resolving to “lose 10 pounds in the next three months by exercising for at least 30 minutes three times a week and eating a healthy diet.” Check out this Printable Workout Tracker that helps you to focus on your day-to-day fitness. You can use this tracker to log your progress, change up your exercise, and create goals.
- Set a timeline for your resolutions. Having a specific deadline can help you stay motivated and on track.
- Write down your resolutions and post them somewhere visible. Seeing your resolutions every day can help you stay focused and motivated. This printable Habit Tracker helps you to focus on your day to day habits. You can use this tracker to log your progress, change up your habits, and create goals. Tracking your habits is crucial to having steady goal progress.
- Tell someone about your resolutions. Sharing your goals with a friend or family member can help you stay accountable and motivated.
- Track your progress. Keep a journal or use a tracking app to record your progress towards your resolutions. This can help you stay on track and see how far you’ve come. This Self Care Checklist gives you the opportunity to easily remember all the ways to practice self care throughout the day and week. Add it to your planner or use it as a stand alone document.
- Don’t beat yourself up if you slip up. No one is perfect, and it’s normal to have setbacks. Just get back on track as soon as possible and don’t let one mistake derail your entire resolution.
- Celebrate your victories. When you reach a goal or make progress towards a resolution, be sure to celebrate your success. This can help keep you motivated and give you the confidence to keep going.
With a little grace and persistence, your New Year’s Resolutions are sure to become lasting and positive changes in your life. Onwards and Upwards, dear readers. Happy New Year!
