As this year comes to a close, people start to reflect on this past year, and think about how they wish to change their ways of living or different aspects of their lives in the coming year. Many resolutions and goals are set, but somehow after a month or so people begin to revert back to their old ways and their goals go down the drain. Although I am not one to speak about keeping myself on the track of staying with a goal, I have had some wise souls help me with tips on how to stay with resolutions or goals I have made for myself throughout my life.
One of the most important things to remember when creating goals or resolutions for yourself is to come up with realistic and reachable goals. These can be anything from not eating that one piece of chocolate to losing 10 pounds. Any goal is a good one if it is realistic. If there is a resolution made that is not realistically possible, then it starts to hurt you once you realize there is no way possible you can achieve your goal. This then makes you doubt the decision and capability you have to complete any other goals you might have set. Case in point, don't set outrageous goals for yourself that you can't complete.
Another important thing to keep in mind when making a resolution for yourself is to remember that changes don't happen instantaneously. Especially those involving weight loss, or new habits being formed. On average it takes about 66 times/days for a habit to be formed, therefore if you're trying to form a habit of any kind don't expect for it to be easy, for the first 2 months at least. With that said, after 2 months, or however long it takes your habit to form, it will be a routine and you won't have to think about doing it, it'll just happen. Moral of the story, don't give up even when it seems that is it inevitable that your habit won't form.
Lastly, be around people who support your new lifestyle or new goals for yourself. If you find that the friends you have now don't support the decisions you have made with the coming of the new year then maybe it's time to find a new crowd to hang with. It's even better if you find people who have made similar goals for themselves as you have for yourself. This can be someone who will join you on your trips to the gym, or even someone who decides to cut out nail biting from their life just as you have. You will find that it will be more fun and a tad bit easier to be around people who are on the same path of life as you are, and who are striving for the same goals.
With these tips and tricks for goal making and completing, I would highly recommend you think about resolutions for this upcoming year. Whether that's for a healthier lifestyle or just for emotional well being, either is important to be in a healthy state. Much luck to those on the journey to new resolutions, and remember that you're not alone!
