You made all the necessary plans to ensure that this was going to be the year that you made big changes and saw big results.
However, most people either forget about or give up on their New Year’s resolutions by February. Does this sound familiar?
Even if you’re one of the masses that isn’t on track at this point, there’s still plenty of time to pull out a big win. You don’t have to wait until next year to try again. The first of the year is just another day. Today is just as good a day as any to start again.
This year can still be the most amazing year of your life!
Try these techniques to stay with or get back on track with your resolutions:
Think about your resolutions and consider your behavior regarding those goals.
Have you made much progress? How many pounds have you lost? How much money have you saved? Are you close to achieving your goal?
If you’re failing, why? When did you start getting off track? What is the reason for your lack of progress? What could you have done better?
Make a new plan if you’re struggling. See if you can make an even better plan if you’re ahead of schedule. Set milestones and review your progress toward those milestones at regular intervals.
For example, if you’re looking for a new job, begin with our Job Board. Then educate yourself with negotiating skills, job interviewing skills, and networking skills (even useful after you land that job).
Consider the obstacles you’ve already faced and consider new obstacles you’re likely to encounter.
Think about everything you’re going to need to be successful this time.
Avoid letting yourself lapse this time around. Schedule a time to sit down and evaluate your progress. This might be nightly or monthly, depending on your goal. Think about what will work best for your situation.
If your goal is even remotely reasonable, you’ll eventually succeed If you keep trying. You’re guaranteed to fail if you give up.
Remember: Successful people are bold, and they don’t give up.
It’s common for people to give up, or forget about, their New Year’s resolutions by the time February 1st rolls around. There’s no reason to lose hope even if you fall into that category this year.
Every day is a good day to start taking your life seriously and commit to making real progress.
Give yourself the privilege of a reset and start again. Use what you’ve learned in the last month to make a more effective plan going forward.