New Year's Resolutions: The Truth
In case you've been living under a rock your whole life, you know what a New Year's resolution is. Every New Year's Day, millions and millions of people have goals set for themselves to accomplish in this upcoming year. And if you haven't been living under a rock, you would also know that most of these people never end up accomplishing these goals they set for themselves. According to Forbes.com, "Only a tiny fraction of us keep our resolutions; University of Scranton research suggests that just 8% of people achieve their New Year's goals."
My say in this is that if you don't accomplish your goals, don't get down on yourself and don't give up. Who needs the new year as an excuse to start achieving things and bettering yourself, right? If you fall down, you're not just going to stay on the ground are you? If the changes don't happen immediately, you don't have to give up.
Something I've learned about New Year's resolutions is that it'll be harder to accomplish those goals if they are very vague. Some examples of vague resolutions are: "Lose weight," or "Do more exciting things." I learned that in order to stick with the goals, you have to get very specific. For example:
"I want to lose weight."
Okay, what are you going to do to lose weight?
"I'm going to go to the gym."
When are you going to go to the gym?
"Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoon."
What are you going to do at the gym?
"I'm going to work out."
How are you going to work out?
"I'm going to lift weights and run on the treadmill."
... And so on.
Just get as specific on your goals as you possibly can, that way you'll be able to accomplish them with ease because you'll know exactly what to do to achieve them.
It's also okay if you realize that you no longer think your resolution is right for you. Do whatever feels comfortable for you.