Another year has passed, how many times you had promise yourself that every start of the year you will begin your fitness regimen, be more punctual etc., etc,.
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So this time around, I want this year to have a Positive Impact and significant change in my Life if that's make any sense, cause I am Tired of the usual routine that i have been doing from the past year, so yeah, Here we go:
1. Be realistic.
Don't set a goal if you think you can't attain it at the certain time, you don't want to dissapoint yourself consider your previous experience with
resolutions. What led to failure then? It may be that you resolved to lose too
much weight or save an unrealistic amount of money. Remember, there will always
be more opportunities to start on the next phase, so set realistic goals. If
you don’t want to hold back, set clear short-term goals on your way to a big
achievement
2. Make One Change at a Time
Once you understand that you have only a limited amount of willpower,
it's easy to understand why multiple resolutions aren't likely to work,
says Ian Newby-Clark, Ph.D., a psychologist at the University of Guelph
in Canada. Most resolutions actually require many behavior changes.
Sure, some are straightforward, like remembering to take a calcium pill
every day — but a successful weight-loss program, for example, calls
for more than just a decision to eat less. You have to shop and cook
differently, start or ramp up an exercise routine, maybe even ditch
certain social or family events. "Thinking through these substrategies
boosts success rates," says Newby-Clark. "But it would take too much
attention and vigilance to do all that and also decide it's time to
brush your teeth for the full two minutes and become better informed
about world events."
3. Make the change a gradual one.
A resolution is unlikely to be enduring if you implement it in its
totality the first day. Giving up your favorite daily treats cold
turkey will probably cause you to think about them endlessly and
finally give in to resuming eating them. Instead, slowly wean yourself
off the treats by eating less of them each week, until you are no
longer including them in your daily eating regime.
Give yourself plenty of time to make the change. At least 21 days of pursuing a new habit are needed to break the old habit, and a good period of time to set a new resolution in place is around two months, after which time it should feel much easier to meet your resolution.4. Treat yourself. When making your plan, a vital feature should be the rewards and treats you will give yourself at those all-important milestones. But be warned, don’t fall into the trap of putting your goal in danger – it’s too easy for a dieter to say “I’ve been so good, I deserve a few candy bars”, or a saver to throw caution to the wind with a new purchase. One slip and it could all be over.
5. Get some support. Tell a friend or your loved ones whom you trust about your resolution. They will provide you with support and keep you focused on your goal. And if you are wavering at all,
their support will ensure you don't give up, just in case you feel like
a quitter.
- Consider joining an online support group for specific resolutions such as losing weight, giving up chocolate or training for the next marathon. Having people you can talk to at any time of day or night can be an enormous source of instant support, especially if the people are going through the same experiences and concerns as you. In turn, be sure to help boost other people's resolutions!
6.Don’t give up!
Do bear in mind that a slip-up is almost inevitable at some point, and you must not let this become an excuse to give up. When it happens, you will need to draw on your reserves of self-belief and strength, so build these qualities as often as you can. Really feel proud of your past achievements and don’t become critical of yourself. People with higher self-esteem and confidence are in a much better position to succeed, so immediately forgive yourself and say “I’m starting again now!”
Do bear in mind that a slip-up is almost inevitable at some point, and you must not let this become an excuse to give up. When it happens, you will need to draw on your reserves of self-belief and strength, so build these qualities as often as you can. Really feel proud of your past achievements and don’t become critical of yourself. People with higher self-esteem and confidence are in a much better position to succeed, so immediately forgive yourself and say “I’m starting again now!”
7.Put yourself in charge. These achievements are under your control
– other people can advise and support you but it’s your actions which need to
change to see the results you want. Having a strong sense of control over your
life is necessary to stick with your plans. Those who blame everyone and
everything apart from themselves will not have the resources needed to change.
Yes, it’s scary to take responsibility for your future, but surely it’s better
than the alternative?
So that's it! I Hope this Tips will help you attain your Goals and Promises to yourself this Year 2015, Have a Great Day Ahead!
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