Start small and choose just one new thing to change in the new year. Reflecting on each main category of your life and choosing one thing to do differently is a great way to feel like you are starting over.
Starting small can also be a good way to avoid disappointment.

The science of setting resolutions: start small

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<li>Setting goals is a motivational technique, and when done correctly, it can be effective to help you solve a particular problem.</li>
<li>We all have an idea about the importance of setting goals, but there is a science behind setting goals and executing them.</li>
<li>Most New Year’s resolutions will be broken. Many people dread planning any New Year’s resolutions only to fail at them and then feel guilty.</li>
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Setting goals for a new year

<ol><li>Personal goals: Ask yourself, “How have I taken care of myself this year? What is one thing I can add to my routine that involves self-care?”</li><li>Household goals: Choose one area of the house to clean out in January. </li><li>Relationship goals: How satisfied are you with your relationships right now? </li><li>Spiritual goals: What’s your spiritual practice like? How can you get in touch with this area of your life more?</li><li>Work goals: How did you feel about your work-life balance, work performance and work relationships this year? </li></ol>

Reflect on the main categories of your life

More Americans plan to make resolutions in 2021, but that doesn’t mean they should look the same as last year’s.

Setting goals for a new year

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