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Most people do not stick to their New Year's resolutions because they focus on the entire task.
By just focusing on the daily small steps, one is able to create a successful daily routine.
Dial back your goal for the New Year to be a more practical, pragmatic one, and your chances of success will rise dramatically.
Don't be too hard on yourself.
Don't have vague resolutions with no direction for the New Year. Have clear, specific goals for your daily routine like "run around the park for 10 to 20 minutes every morning."
A ten-minute commitment to keeping a habit going can work wonders if done every day and is easier to maintain.
If committing to a new habit for a whole year seems overwhelming, have a 30 Day Trial and see if you stick to it.
If you miss a day or two in your daily habit forming a routine, it's ok. Get back to it.
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New Year Resolutions are a disaster for a majority of us.
They feel unpleasant due to the fact that we see them as an event. The time, process, dedication, and commitment we need to them done are ignored.
Pick a goal that is meaningful and doable, making sure it's coming from inside you, not imposed by others.
Make specific, realistic plans for your New Year Goal using the time-tested SMART Technique:
- Specific: Have a clear, specified goal
- Measurable: You should be able to quantify and validate the progress.
- Achievable: Don't have a big stretch goal that will overwhelm you.
- Relevant: Choose wisely what matters to you.
- Time-bound: Your goal should have a time limit or weekly checks and reviews.