It’s hard to believe, but 2016 is actually here! That means it’s time for a fresh start. And while we often set resolutions to last for just one year, long-term resolutions can help shift your whole mindset and change the tone of your life. Whether you’re looking to get healthy, find more spirituality or change careers, why commit for just one year when you could change your whole lifestyle? Not sure if you’re ready for such a long-term commitment? Here’s a look at the how and why long-term resolutions are the way to go.
Life Lessons: 5 Long-Term Resolutions
Being wise with your money. While it may make sense to change your financial habits for the upcoming year – i.e., focus on saving, learn about investing, etc., thinking about your finances with a long-term vision could set you up for life. From saving for your kids college costs to ensuring your retirement is secure, being a visionary for your own financial health provides a peace of mind that’s tough to achieve in a single year.
Having long-term career goals. There’s a lot to be said for reaching some immediate achievable career goals – you have to take small steps! But having a vision for your life-long career is essential for mapping out your smaller goals. The long-term plan actually feeds the shorter-term plan…make sense?
Eating well. Changing your eating habits is certainly a common (and admirable) New Year’s resolution, but it’s something that should stick with you for years to come. Once you take those steps to make changes in the immediate future, you’ll see and understand exactly why a lifelong healthy eating plan is essential to living your best life. Whether you’re trying to lose some weight or you’re simply looking to make a change, why not carry it through the rest of your life?
Treating yourself with respect. Having respect for yourself is the ultimate resolution – and making that a lifelong commitment is a fantastic plan. It’s so easy to become hard on yourself and get caught up in the habit of treating yourself poorly – so this is the ultimate long-term resolution. We only have one life to live, right? So why not treat yourself well along the way?
Making time for what matters. It’s pretty easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life. Work takes over and getting the family here and there makes life pretty hectic – so how about letting it all go from time to time to focus on what really matters? It’s OK if everyone isn’t dressed perfectly for school and take-out every once-in-a-while works too, as long as that means you get to spend some time just being with the ones you love. This resolution should be the theme of life, so making it a long-term goal is simply a no brainer.
Have you ever thought about making your New Year’s resolutions long-term?
