4 Ways to Make a New Year’s Resolution and Keep It

It’s a new year, which means a new you, right?

We’re kidding.

However, the celebration of a new year is a great time for some self-reflection. Ask yourself, what do you want to achieve in 2024? How can you make this year more enjoyable for yourself? Is there anything you want to leave behind in 2023?

Here’s the thing, many people agree that New Year’s resolutions are easy to make, but harder to keep.

Even after reflecting on the specific things you want to achieve, you might find yourself losing motivation rather quickly. We’re here to make the “keeping” part of your New Year’s resolution a reality.

Here are four tips that can help you stick with your goals throughout all of 2024:

1. Start small  

Although you’re probably excited, it’s important you don’t overcommit yourself. Let’s say your goal is to start exercising more, the last thing you want to do is tell yourself you’re going to start hitting the gym every single day. This will leave you feeling burnt out and frustrated when something comes up and you simply can’t get a workout completed one day. Instead, try setting a smaller, more attainable goal with flexibility.

Example:

Try not to say, “In the new year, my goal is to work out every single day.”

Try saying this instead, “In the new year, my goal is to prioritize physical activity and it’s okay if that looks different every day.”

As your resolution slowly turns into a habit, you can start being more specific and intense with how this looks in your daily life. But, in the beginning stages, starting small is a good idea.

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