It's a new year! How many of us set a goal last night to start today? These resolutions often involve goals such as losing weight, quitting smoking, or saving money. While the start of a new year can be a great time to set goals and make positive changes in our lives, it's important to recognize that many of these resolutions are abandoned relatively quickly.
According to research, the most popular New Year's resolutions tend to be related to health and wellness, such as exercising more and eating healthier. However, these resolutions can also be some of the hardest to stick to. It's easy to get motivated at the start of the year, but maintaining that motivation over the year can be a challenge.
In fact, studies show that less than 10% of people who make New Year's resolutions achieve them. This means that the vast majority of people who set goals at the start of the year-end up abandoning them within a few months.
So, what can we do to increase the chances of success for our New Year's resolutions? One key is to be realistic about what we can accomplish. Setting unrealistic goals can lead to frustration and disappointment, which can ultimately lead to giving up. It's better to set smaller, achievable goals that we can build on over time.
Another important factor is to have a plan in place for how we will achieve our goals. This might involve finding a support system, such as a workout buddy or a financial planner, or setting specific milestones to track our progress. So it is a good idea to sign up for a class because the structure over many weeks can really help, also working towards something together in a group will create a little bit of peer pressure to be successful.
Finally, it's important to be kind to ourselves and not get too discouraged if we don't meet our goals right away. Making positive changes in our lives takes time and effort, and it's normal to have setbacks along the way. The key is to keep trying and staying focused on our long-term goals. With my photography classes, the first thing I teach is that Photography is hard! It takes time and energy to learn, however, if you sign up I have got your back! If you turn up, do the homework and stay positive you WILL be able to shoot in manual mode by the end of the beginner photography class. With the improvers class, funnily enough, you will improve! Those are promises I am happy to give and I even offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee because I am that confident!
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In conclusion, while New Year's resolutions can be a great way to set goals and make positive changes in our lives, it's important to be realistic and to have a plan in place for how we will achieve them. With the right approach, we can increase our chances of success and make lasting positive changes in the new year. Whatever you decided last night take the time today to make a real effort to find structured support! Be part of the small per cent that succeed at their resolutions!