New Year's Resolutions
02/Jan/10
Well, it is the start of a new year and time to make those resolutions for 2010. For most of us it will be to lose those extra pounds we put on over Thanksgiving and Christmas (don’t tell me you didn’t). Here are a few steps to achieving your goals this time around.
Start by making your resolutions simple. Two or three words should sum it up. “Lose weight,” “learn spanish,” “earn black belt.” Simple doesn’t mean you can’t be specific however. For example “lose weight” could be might become “drop 20” or “my college waistline.” That gives you a firmer goal to shoot for.
What is your timeframe? If you give yourself 365 days it is easy to put-off putting-in the effort. So add the phrase “by ___” to the end of your resolution. “Earn black belt by summer” or “lose 20 by April 1st.”
Finally, consider the reason. This is where you can add a “because” statement. “Lose 20 by April 1st because I want to live longer,” or maybe “go to my high school reunion looking hot!”
In reality, of course, we should be making resolutions or setting goals throughout the year but since everyone’s mind is on the “new decade,” make your list right now and start the new year off right.
Start by making your resolutions simple. Two or three words should sum it up. “Lose weight,” “learn spanish,” “earn black belt.” Simple doesn’t mean you can’t be specific however. For example “lose weight” could be might become “drop 20” or “my college waistline.” That gives you a firmer goal to shoot for.
What is your timeframe? If you give yourself 365 days it is easy to put-off putting-in the effort. So add the phrase “by ___” to the end of your resolution. “Earn black belt by summer” or “lose 20 by April 1st.”
Finally, consider the reason. This is where you can add a “because” statement. “Lose 20 by April 1st because I want to live longer,” or maybe “go to my high school reunion looking hot!”
In reality, of course, we should be making resolutions or setting goals throughout the year but since everyone’s mind is on the “new decade,” make your list right now and start the new year off right.