New Years Naivety

Happy New Year!

It's that time of year again – the time to start thinking about your New Year's resolutions. I know this newsletter is slightly late on this topic, but it may help you think of the goals, or implement and succeed with the goals you’ve already set going into the new year. But with so many possibilities and so much pressure to make the right choices, it can be overwhelming to decide on them.

On average, only 9-12% of people actually keep their New Years’ resolutions so how can you be a part of that 9-12%?

Here are a few tips to help you narrow down your options and choose resolutions that are both meaningful and achievable.

1. Reflect on the past year: Take some time to think about what has and hasn't worked for you in the past year. What areas of your life do you feel like you've made progress in, and what areas do you feel like you've been struggling in? This can help you identify areas of your life that you may want to focus on in the new year.

2. Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals: It's important to set goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. This will help you stay on track and make progress towards your resolutions. For example, instead of resolving to "exercise more," try setting a specific goal like "exercise for at least 30 minutes three times a week."

3. Start small: Don't try to tackle too much at once. Choose a few resolutions that are important to you, and start small. For example, if your goal is to eat healthier, try incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet before you cut out all junk food. Start by walking a small distance, walk slightly further next time, then start jogging that small distance and slowly build your way from the ground up!

4. Make a plan: It's one thing to set a resolution, but it's another thing entirely to follow through on it. Make a plan for how you will achieve your resolution, and make sure to include small, achievable steps along the way.

5. Be realistic: Don't set yourself up for failure by choosing resolutions that are too difficult or unrealistic. It's okay to challenge yourself, but make sure your resolutions are something you can realistically achieve and stick to.

6. Keep an open mind: Be open to adjusting your resolutions as you go along. It's okay to change your mind or pivot to a different goal if something isn't working for you. The most important thing is to stay committed and keep making progress towards your goals.

7. Find your ‘Why’: Distinguish your motivation behind a goal otherwise it’ll never stick. You may want to: look ripped as fuck to be more attractive, achieve that lifestyle you want so you have freedom, and buy that thing for your mum to say thank you for everything she’s done for you. Without the ‘Why’, it won't happen.

Conclusion

Deciding on your New Year's resolutions can be overwhelming, but with a little reflection and planning, you can choose resolutions that are meaningful and achievable. So take some time to think about what you want to accomplish in the new year, and start working towards a better, brighter future.