Every Year we make resolutions to be better. This Year I'm going to lose 10 pounds, I'm going to learn how to play the piano, I'm going to exercise more often. We are genuinely confident that we will follow through but statistics show that only 8% of goal setters actually stick with their resolutions then why do we make these resolutions.
We have this internal desire to want to be better and the difference between "Who you are and who you want to be is WHAT YOU DO!" but a lot of us are not willing to do something about it and if we do something, most don't persist.
The keys to achieving success are constant habits that you don't give up on realizing that you have complete control over whether you are a part of the 8% of those who fulfill their resolutions and change their lives. Often times we make goals that are too broad, this time set a very specific goal. Something easy to stay consistent in.
2021 is standing in front of us, giving us new challenges and moments of our lives, and so are our ambitions which are standing still & waiting for some miracle to happen. New Year’s Resolutions, I do believe in them because I think if we start with few things and become committed to them, then we surely feel some changes & development in our ever-growing personality.
In this article, you'll learn how to set New Year's resolutions. Then, we'll run through some tips on how to stick to New Year's resolutions. Finally, we'll finish up with 20 top New Year's resolution ideas to help you kick start your transformation!
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What your New Year resolution?
A New Year's resolution is a tradition, most common in the Western World but also found in the Eastern World, in which a person resolves to continue good practices, change an undesired trait or behavior, accomplish a personal goal, or otherwise improve their life at the start of a new year.
Why is it important to make a resolution in life?
Resolution-setting is a way to articulate values, and going through a process to confirm and publicly share them is an extremely helpful framing exercise that can guide our actions and improve our lives, whether or not we make certain progress on specific articulations of them.
What is the Most Common New Year's Resolution?
Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change. The recurring themes each year include a more active approach to health and fitness, improved finances, and learning new things for personal and professional development. Chances are, more than a couple of the top 10 most common resolutions will look familiar to you:
Exercise more, Lose weight, Get organized, Learn a new skill or hobby, Live life to the fullest, Save more money / spend less money, Quit smoking, Spend more time with family and friends, Travel more, Read more.
Why is it important to make a resolution in life?
Resolution-setting is a way to articulate values, and going through a process to confirm and publicly share them is an extremely helpful framing exercise that can guide our actions and improve our lives, whether or not we make certain progress on specific articulations of them.
What is the Most Common New Year's Resolution?
Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change. The recurring themes each year include a more active approach to health and fitness, improved finances, and learning new things for personal and professional development. Chances are, more than a couple of the top 10 most common resolutions will look familiar to you:
Exercise more, Lose weight, Get organized, Learn a new skill or hobby, Live life to the fullest, Save more money / spend less money, Quit smoking, Spend more time with family and friends, Travel more, Read more.
How to Make New Year's Resolutions
When setting New Year's resolutions – or any personal, professional, or business goals – always set SMART goals. This acronym stands for:
Specific: There should be no room for misinterpretation.
Measurable: Plan how to track your results objectively.
Achievable: Set realistic New Year's resolutions.
Relevant: Ensure your New Year's goal aligns with who you want to be.
Time-bound: Set deadlines for each part of the process needed to achieve your goal.
Specific: There should be no room for misinterpretation.
Measurable: Plan how to track your results objectively.
Achievable: Set realistic New Year's resolutions.
Relevant: Ensure your New Year's goal aligns with who you want to be.
Time-bound: Set deadlines for each part of the process needed to achieve your goal.
For example, instead of saying, "I want to be fitter," set a SMART goal like:
This year, I will become a marathon runner (Specific). I will go running three times each week (Achievable), and I will use a fitness app to track my progress (Measurable). I'm going to run my city's half marathon in June (Time-bound). I'm committed to this New Year's goal because I want to feel fit, healthy, and strong (Relevant).
Also, if you're going to achieve your New Year's goal, you must believe it's possible. So, use words like "I will" instead of ", I plan" or "I hope. Lastly, focus on quality, not quantity.
How to Keep New Year's Resolutions
Focus on the process, not the results- We can control inputs – we can't control the results. For example, we can control how often we exercise and how much effort we put into each session, but we can't control how much weight we'll lose each week.
So, focus your attention and effort on what you have control over The practice. If you do this, the results will take care of themselves.
However, if you focus all of your effort on the end of the goal, you may feel overwhelmed or like nothing is changing and give up.
“Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress. A handful of problems arise when you spend too much time thinking about your goals and not enough time designing your systems."
This year, I will become a marathon runner (Specific). I will go running three times each week (Achievable), and I will use a fitness app to track my progress (Measurable). I'm going to run my city's half marathon in June (Time-bound). I'm committed to this New Year's goal because I want to feel fit, healthy, and strong (Relevant).
Also, if you're going to achieve your New Year's goal, you must believe it's possible. So, use words like "I will" instead of ", I plan" or "I hope. Lastly, focus on quality, not quantity.
How to Keep New Year's Resolutions
Focus on the process, not the results- We can control inputs – we can't control the results. For example, we can control how often we exercise and how much effort we put into each session, but we can't control how much weight we'll lose each week.
So, focus your attention and effort on what you have control over The practice. If you do this, the results will take care of themselves.
However, if you focus all of your effort on the end of the goal, you may feel overwhelmed or like nothing is changing and give up.
“Goals are good for setting a direction, but systems are best for making progress. A handful of problems arise when you spend too much time thinking about your goals and not enough time designing your systems."
Now that you know how to set New Year's resolutions and how to stick to them, let's take a quick look at 20 of the best New Year's resolutions out there. So, if you're wondering, "what should my new year's resolution be?" choose one from this New Year's resolution list!
1. Increase Your Fitness Jim Rohn said, "Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live in."
2. Improve Your Diet - if you want to improve your sleep, productivity, and feelings of well being, consider setting healthy New Year's resolutions. You know what they say, "You are what you eat!"
3. Stop Procrastinating-If you want to create the life of your dreams but too often find yourself procrastinating, perhaps it's time to learn how to stop procrastinating for good. That way, you can spend your time and energy on what you truly care about.
4. Earn More Money-One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to improve our finances in some way. If you have dreams of traveling, buying a house, or starting a family, you may want to set a New Year's resolution to earn more money by chasing a promotion or taking a new job.
5. Start a Business-If you hate your job, you may have dreams of becoming your own boss. Whether you start doing what you love, teach online, or become a freelancer, there are tons of ways to start a business or side hustle.
6. Get Out of Debt-Stop borrowing the more you do, the more debt you will need to settle, and the more you become depressed Not only can debt hold you back from achieving your personal goals, but it can also feel oppressive and stressful. So why not set a New Year's goal to tackle it head-on? Thankfully, there are tons of money blogs online to help.
7. Save an Emergency Fund- Likewise, living paycheck to paycheck can be stressful. Why not make a promise to yourself to set aside some money each month and increase your financial security? The personal finance expert Dave Ramsey said, "Saving must become a priority, not just a thought. Pay yourself first." Don’t forget to also return your tithe and offering.
8. Start Meditating- If you want to improve your health and well being, you may want to set a New Year's resolution to start meditating daily. Use more positive affirmation daily and always communicate to GOD daily. Only He can direct your thought, instruct, and lead you to the right path.
9.Improve Your Sleep- Are you always burning the candle at both ends? Sleep has a profound effect on the quality of our health – why not focus on improving yours this year? As the science fiction author, Robert A. Heinlein said, "Happiness consists of getting enough sleep. Just that, nothing more."
10.Watch less TV- On average, some people spend almost four hours a day watching TV – has Rock TV, Iroko Music Telemundo E! Entertainment-Net Movies Zone, Eva +, Africa Magic Epic Movies, Africa Magic Family Africa Magic Hausa, Africa Magic Yoruba, Africa Magic Igbo, Zee World, and Netflix ever asked you if you're still watching. This year, you could vow to divert some of your TV time to other things you care about.
11.Spend Less Time on Social Media-Perhaps you spend hours each day scrolling social media feeds and would like to cut down? This is a good New Year's resolution when you consider that science has proven social media harms our well being and increases feelings of loneliness and depression.
12. Read More Read books that will update your life and motivate your soul
13. Learn Something New- Have you ever wanted to learn a new language, play a musical instrument, or take up a new sport? Commit to learning something new with a unique New Year's resolution. As the writer, Mark Twain once wrote, "Never let formal education get in the way of your learning."
14. Develop a Hobby -Is there something that you love to do that you wish you spent more time doing? Whether it's entrepreneurship or model airplanes, consider setting a New Year's goal to go deeper into your favorite hobby.
15. Volunteer -If there's a charitable cause dear to your heart, perhaps you'd like to dedicate more of your time to it. Plus, volunteering is a great way to make new friends and give back to your community.
16. Express Yourself More-Whether it's music, painting, or writing, we all need to find ways to express ourselves. For example, research shows that expressing your thoughts and feelings in a journal can provide many health benefits. Set a New Year's resolution to express yourself more this year.
17. Confront a Fear-The media mogul Oprah Winfrey said, "We can't become what we need to be by remaining what we are." Whether you fear failure, rejection, or heights, why not set a New Year's goal to overcome it?
18. Meet New People-"Life is beautiful not because of the things we see or do. Life is beautiful because of the people we meet." why not set a New Year's goal to meet new people and make new friends?
19. Develop Your Relationships-Equally, our relationships with family and existing friends hugely affect the quality of our lives. Are there relationships you'd like to develop, explore, or repair? Why not resolve to improve them with a New Year's resolution?
20. Travel-COVID-19 may be here to stay, but travel may still be a dream of yours. Although traveling comes with risk, proper planning and preparation can help to ensure your trips go smoothly. Set a New Year's goal to make it happen this year.
Summary: New Year's Resolution Tips
New Year's resolutions are all about renewal, hope, and the development of our best selves.
Although the most common New Year's resolutions typically revolve around health, well being, and finances, there's no rule against creating unique New Year's resolutions to suit you.
Remember, when setting New Year's resolutions, set SMART goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. Also, don't spread yourself too thin – instead, focus on one or two New Year's goals that mean the most to you.
To stick to your New Year's goals, focus on the process needed to make them happen, and let the results take care of themselves. Finally, seek out connections and support from others who have set the same New Year's resolution.
Do you have a New Year's resolution this year? Share it in the comments below!
Do you have a New Year's resolution this year? Share it in the comments below!
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