Rather than attempting to commit to that same old resolution as every other year (lose 10 pounds, exercise every day, save piles of money), how about setting some resolutions that are both inspiring and will help you feel successful? If getting healthy is on your list – think about smaller, manageable goals. If saving money is what you need to do in 2016, how about using a reasonable plan that will get you there? No matter what you have in mind, finding a way to incorporate resolutions into daily life is the first step in getting there. Not sure where to start? Here’s a look at how to stay the course with your goals for the New Year.
How to Stay the Course with Your New Year’s Goals
Let’s say deepening your friendships is on tap for 2016, finding a way to make the time is number one. Whether you’re bogged down with work or family obligations are keeping you incredibly busy, making time for your friends will give you a much more well-rounded and fulfilled life. Catching up with friends can come in so many forms – from chatting on the phone, to grabbing a cup of coffee before the workday starts – figuring out how to work that time into your life is what matters.
If keeping the house cleaner and more organized is what you’re after, try baby steps with this one. Things like making the beds each morning to making sure you run the dishwasher each night can make a world of difference. Smaller achievable goals will actually get done – and, the whole family can chip in.
Perhaps getting healthy is topping your New Year’s resolutions for 2016…if so, biting that off in manageable chunks will really help. Think small goals – like hit the gym 3 mornings a week to start or eat clean on the weekdays and give yourself a break on Saturdays and Sundays. Rather than setting a weight-loss goals that seems completely insurmountable, try setting smaller goals like: this week, I’ll lose 3 pounds and next week another three…..
When your resolutions are more career oriented, setting realistic goals is how to get it done and stay the course, even when you get frustrated. Add things like networking with specific individuals, completing certain certifications or spending some time working on your resume to your list rather than thinking you have to get a new job or a promotion asap. Taking the necessary steps to advance are achievements in and of themselves! Rather than feeling frustrated – celebrate those smaller goals and remind yourself that slow and steady wins the race.
What do you think? If you set smaller, more reasonable goals, do you think you can stay the course with your resolutions for 2016?
