New Year resolution is a decision or promise to do something good that will improve one’s lifestyle. Now that 2020 is here, what do you intend to achieve in the New Year? It’s obvious from past experiences that we often come up with New Year resolutions but barely stick to them after few months or even weeks into the New Year. If you are concerned about how to make your New Year resolution more successful in 2020, here are some techniques to help you attain your new year set goals: –
- Plan effectively: plan on how to reach your goals weekly or monthly and evaluate your progress often.
- Be realistic: set goals that are attainable.
- Keep it simple: We often make the mistake of setting so many goals. It is best to focus on at most two important goals yearly.
- Choose your goal carefully: Decide on the goal that will have the greatest positive impact on you. E.g. dieting, learning a new skill etc.
- Keep working on your goals: When faced with setbacks, keep that inspiration alive by continuously working on your goals.
- Be in control: Remember you can do anything you set your mind to do.
- Never give up: Do not be discouraged when you find it difficult to meet up with your goals.
Remember it’s not just about setting New Year goals but setting attainable goals and focusing on reaching the set goals by the year’s end. Good luck as you get started!
Source: Jane Collingwood “10 sure ways to keep your new year’s resolution.” updated, October 8, 2018.