2021 and New Year Resolutions

The New Year is only a few days away and we all know what comes with the new year-new year resolutions. You might not want to admit it but at the beginning of every New Year, you make a mental note of what you hope to achieve before the year runs out. Some put a name to the list and call them “New Year resolutions” others call it “new me resolutions” while some call it “New Year goals”. Whatever it is that you choose to call it, one thing is certain; you hope to achieve something before the end of the New Year.

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A funny but relatable fact is that many forget their New Year resolutions before Valentine’s Day or sometimes before Easter. This lack of stability and consistency has discouraged many people from even bothering to make New Year resolutions or goals.
Should you make New Year resolutions? Should you set goals for the New Year? Yes, you should. How do you stick with your resolutions without swaying from them?
Here’s a list on how you can make the New Year count and not disappointing yourself for not being unswerving;

1. Make a list. Write your goals in black and white. Place it in a place where you can constantly see it. This is because you want to be constantly reminded of your commitments for the year.

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2. Break working towards your goals into segments. It could be daily, weekly or even monthly. For example, “work out every day”, “read a book a month”, “save five thousand naira in two months”. Make it convenient and a comfortable pace for you.

3. Don’t set unreasonable and unrealistic goals. You beat yourself up unnecessarily when you can’t achieve those goals.

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4. Keep records of your progress. You get to know how far you have come and how far you can still go.

5. Inform someone. Make sure it is someone you can listen to and a person who is diligent enough to stay on track.

6. Find motivation. A reason strong enough to keep you going even when you experience setbacks.

Change doesn’t happen in a day and is forever constant. Don’t get worked up when you are not meeting your goals. Even if your progress is halfway, it’s still progress. Don’t forget the importance of your hard work and persistence.