(RepublicanNews.org) – New year, new you! The holiday season is finally here, and plenty of people are already looking forward to making positive life changes for the future. For some, that means quitting smoking, eating less fast food or nixing soda from their diet. Others want to begin working out in a bid to lose weight and get in shape. Whatever the goal, you can almost guarantee at least some people will default on their New Year’s resolutions. Here’s how to make sure yours sticks.
First and foremost, “out of sight, out of mind” applies here. You need to find a goal that means a lot to you and write it down, maybe someplace where you’ll see it every day. If you maintain your focus on whatever you hope to achieve, you’re more likely to succeed.
Be mindful that the resolution you choose needs to be very important. You’re far more likely to fail if you’re doing it because it’s trendy or in response to pressure from a loved one.
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Don’t shoot too high, either. Set smaller, more manageable goals along the way. Say you’re trying to save up for a big purchase like a vehicle or a home. Set an ultimate goal of $12,000 by the end of this year, which means saving at least $1,000 per month to meet that expectation. It may or may not be realistic, depending on your situation.
Accountability also matters. Find someone who’s happy to hold you accountable and will call you out when you begin to slip. A good accountability partner will ask you how things are going often, even checking in on how you’re progressing. A bad accountability partner will simply forget the goal or even encourage you to drop it before you’ve even given it a shot.
Last but not least, be sure to reward yourself from time to time — as long as you’re on pace with or meeting your goal. If six months into the new year, you’re at the halfway point, go out and celebrate. Just don’t go overboard and sabotage yourself in the process.
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