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Sticking to a New Year\u2019s resolution can be tricky sometimes. While the focus on achievement is still fresh, we\u2019d suggest bookmarking this article as a way to keep yourself motivated throughout the whole year.<\/p>\n
Regardless of all the energy and enthusiasm brought about by a new year, unfortunately, much of that fervor begins to peter away by February. Knowing this, we\u2019ve put together a list of 5 tips that will help you manage your resolutions and successfully achieve them!\u00a0<\/p>\n
1. Question Your Motives\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When it comes to everything in your life, always remember to question your motives: \u201cAm I staying true to me?\u201d Whether you\u2019re looking to get fit, learn a new language, or audition to become the next American Idol, ask yourself if you want those things for the right reason. Do you want to get fit because you\u2019re unhappy with your body, or do you want to be healthier? Do you want to learn a new language to impress someone else, or is it something you desire to enhance your skills and expand your horizons? And do you want to become the next American Idol because you\u2019re a huge J-Lo fan and just want to be around her, or do you have the chops and really have to flaunt them? In any of those cases, there\u2019s a positive motive and a not-so-positive motive. Make changes because they make you a better person\u2014for YOU, not for anyone else.\u00a0<\/p>\n 2. Make Every Resolution Manageable<\/strong><\/p>\n Seriously, this is an easy one. If you want to achieve your resolutions, make them last, turn them into habits, then they\u2019ve got to be manageable. You want to be healthier? Instead of telling yourself you\u2019re going to hit the gym 6-times a week, how about maybe saying you\u2019re going to aim for 2-times a week, but will attempt other exercises the rest of the days (walking after dinner, taking the stairs, going on hikes). Manageability is key.\u00a0<\/p>\n 3. Make it Measurable<\/strong><\/p>\n Any resolution you make should be specific and measurable. If it\u2019s too vague, you\u2019re going to have trouble realizing where success lies, and may find yourself discouraged because of this. This is easily avoidable. Instead of saying, \u201cI want to get fit,\u201d consider how exactly you\u2019re going to get from point A to point B. Choose a more specific result, \u201cI want to go to the gym twice a week and eat healthy five days a week.\u201d Much better.<\/p>\n 4. Hold Yourself Accountable<\/strong><\/p>\n While there is no one that is going to push you to achieve your resolutions (unless you pay lots of money for it, and we don\u2019t have that kind of cash lyin\u2019 around), you need to push yourself and stay accountable. One great way to do this is let others know what you\u2019re doing. Tell your family or friends about the resolutions you\u2019re trying to keep. Putting it out into the world that you are being held accountable for sticking to your resolutions makes a huge difference.<\/p>\n