The inability to stick to New Year\u2019s Resolutions is normal and should not be viewed as failure, or lack of willpower. Most of the time, not being able to follow through is because we didn\u2019t have a plan. So how you ask \u201ccan this be the year I actually keep my New Year\u2019s Resolutions?\u201d We created this guide to offer up great tips and ideas that will surely help you succeed.<\/p>\n
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Set Realistic Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n If your mission is to lose weight, good for you! Just don\u2019t set goals that aren\u2019t attainable \u2013 or at least right away. Let\u2019s say for instance you want to shed 30 pounds. Set your sight on the first 5 to start. It\u2019s much more realistic and not that hard to do. Then, when the first 5 pounds are gone, go for the next 5 pounds and so on. You\u2019ll see results as you go along and taking baby steps will take the pressure off, giving you a stronger feeling of accomplishment.<\/p>\n Make It Fun<\/strong><\/p>\n The hardest thing about making resolutions can be that it feels more like a chore than actually making a change for the better. If you add fun into the mix it\u2019s so much easier to get where you\u2019re going. A perfect example is when we make the decision to eat healthier. The intention is there, but many times the spirit isn\u2019t and we give in to temptation. One solution may be to take a healthy cooking class with like-minded resolutioners.\u00a0 You get the social aspect of being with others which can be fun, plus you learn healthy, delicious recipes that will keep you on track.<\/p>\n Use Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n Whatever your resolution is, chances are there\u2019s an app for that. Technology can help you remain accountable for everything from food intake to sleep patterns. You just have to look. Want to be more productive in your daily routine? We found an app<\/a> that stops you from wasting hours on \u2018time suck\u2019 websites that keep you from the really important things you should be focusing on.<\/p>\n Find A Partner<\/strong><\/p>\n Partners with similar goals are great for a couple of reasons. To begin with, if you have someone to \u2018report\u2019 to you are more likely to follow through. You also have a likeminded companion to whom you are accountable. If you planned for going to the gym with them 3 days a week, and you decide you \u2018don\u2019t feel like going\u2019 one day, now you are disrupting someone else\u2019s routine as well. A partner with the same goals will ensure that you have each other to lean on and you\u2019ll also motivate one another to succeed and thrive.<\/p>\n Make it a Habit<\/strong><\/p>\n Statistically, they say it takes 21 days to form a habit so if you make it past the initial 3 weeks your chances of success dramatically improve. With that in mind, why not stop<\/strong> thinking of your New Year\u2019s resolutions as \u2018have-to\u2019s\u2019 and start thinking of them as new habits \u2013 good new habits!<\/p>\n Don\u2019t Let a Stumble make you Fall<\/strong><\/p>\n Setbacks happen and are a fact of life. If we were all perfect, we wouldn\u2019t need to set New Year\u2019s Resolutions at all. If you slip or lapse back into bad habits, just reset and start over. There is no time limit when it comes to improving yourself.<\/p>\n![\"blog](\"https:\/\/www.thepajamacompany.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/blog-mobile-phone-791644_1280-1-300x200.jpg\")
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