It's mid-February. How is your New Year's Resolution going?
If it has fallen by the wayside, that's okay. It happens. It's okay to admit that maybe you weren't as faithful to your goal as you intended to be. It is okay to make mistakes. But if you are really set on starting over and ensuring that you find success in meeting your goals or your resolutions, then there are a few tips and tricks I can offer you to help you keep that resolution.
Before you get focused on the tips and tricks I will bring forward below, it is essential that you first choose a goal or resolution that is realistic. If you know that you cannot physically lose 30 pounds a month, don't make that kind of a goal or you are setting yourself up for failure--and frustration--from the start. Start with a goal that is attainable, something that you could realistically obtain and continue to uphold. For example, losing 5 pounds a month, or even just walking a certain number of miles each month.
The hardest part about keeping a resolution, however, is holding yourself accountable. Remember that you cannot blame anyone else for your lack of success except yourself. Don't point fingers at other people or situations that are out of your control, and step up to the plate and be accountable. You can do this by following these tips:
1. Set a concrete, realistic goal. Instead of setting a goal such as "I will find happiness in otherwise stressful situations," consider a more specific goal or action that you want to follow instead, something that you can physically do or track. For example, "I will walk one mile every day."
2. Keep a written record. Whether you write your daily goal on a calendar, keep a chart of your progress, or even have a photo on your iPhone, make something up that will allow you to physically "see" your goal as well as track it.
3. Make your goal something that you can do every day. If you set your goal or resolution in tone with a period of 24 hours, you will find that you will routinely do your new habit at a certain time of day and it will quickly and easily fit within your daily schedule and routine, making it part of your day-to-day habits, thus easier to follow through.
4. Share your story. Whether you share your goal or resolution on your blog or with your friends on Facebook, having others know what you're doing might be just enough motivation to actually follow through. In addition, your friends can "check in" on you and see how you're doing with obtaining your goal--and the embarrassment of telling them you've failed might be just enough inspiration to keep you doing what you intended to do in the first place!
5. Get moral support. If you have other friends that are wanting to meet the same--or similar--goals, work with them in order to help motivate and strengthen each other's abilities. You could even join a group, whether it be a weight loss group or a workout group that shares the same interests and goals as you. This will help inspire you and encourage you to share your stories of both your little successes--and the occasional failures.
Albert Mensah
http://www.albertmensah.com
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