[humanser] Make & Keep Your New Year's Resolutions!

[Marion Gwizdala]

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TIPS FOR MAKING AND KEEPING YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION

 

1. Approach your resolution with a positive attitude.  Believe that you will be successful, even if you have made an attempt to accomplish this goal in the past.  Since the definition of success is "A progressive movement toward a desired goal", prior challenges can be seen as learning experiences.   Remember what these challenges were and resolve to overcome them this time.

 

2. Focus upon one thing at a time.  If you have several goals, choose the one which is most important to you.  Creating focus is vital to your success and this success will breed future successes. Attempting to make sweeping changes may diffuse your focus, weaken your resolve, and present you with numerous unnecessary challenges.

 

3. Set a start date.  Set a date on which you will begin your resolution and stick to that date.  Most people begin New Year resolutions on January 1, however, there may be some circumstances which may require you to select a different date.  In order to avoid procrastination, do not set the date more than one week in the future.  Avoiding procrastination is important to success.

 

4. Have a written plan to achieve your goal.   Write your resolution at the top of a clean piece of paper. Then write a plan outlining what you will do to achieve this goal.  Be specific. Leave no room for interpretation. Also, by writing your resolution and plan, you bring your desire into physical form.  You can touch and see it.  It is no longer just a thought but a real thing!

 

5. Track your progress.  It is important that your plan includes an objective measure with which to evaluate progress and success. You will want to write down these measures in a place where you will be able to see them, such as a calendar on your refrigerator or desk.

 

6. Set a realistic time frame for achieving this goal.  Setting a deadline creates a sense of urgency which is shown to be helpful. Do not set this target date too soon.   This could create frustration which may cause you to abandon your resolve. Likewise, do not set it so far into the future that you give the impression that you have plenty of time. This may cause procrastination which is always detrimental to success.

 

7. Have a strategy to deal with challenges to your resolve. Write these strategies into your plan.  Acknowledging in advance that your resolve will be challenged is critical to your success. Ignoring this reality will cause you to be caught off-guard and will be detrimental to success.  Anticipating what the challenges will be and preparing for them allows you to successfully overcome then.

 

8. Enlist support of others.  Ask your family, friends, and coworkers to support you in your efforts.  If one of them is making a similar resolution, agree to support each other.  When two or more people work together to achieve a goal, the support they offer and the input they provide  greatly enhance the likelihood of success.

 

For free professional advise about specific resolutions, setting realistic goals, tracking your progress, and overcoming threats to your resolve, contact

 

Kairos Health & Wellness Center

(813) 598-7161

www.KairosHWC.com

 (813) 661-0584

Consultations are always free!
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