New Year’s resolutions are a fantastic way to set your intentions, improve yourself and make positive changes.
However, sticking to your 2023 resolutions is the real challenge.
Whether losing weight, exercising more, or learning a new skill, a new year’s excitement can rapidly fade as we return to old habits.
But with some planning and determination, you can make your 2023 resolutions stick.
Here are eight tips to help you do just that:
Limit Your 2023 Resolutions
You can’t change everything in your life within one year.
You’ll have better luck if you only focus on one or two things simultaneously.
So, instead of trying to lose weight, quit drinking, and learn a new skill in the same year, focus on the one or two things you’re most passionate about.
This will increase your chances of sticking to those 2023 resolutions, and you will notice the difference sooner rather than later.
Make It Personal
Most people resolve to get in shape each year.
However, if you feel you’re in shape or losing weight isn’t a priority, don’t make it a resolution; if you already have, drop it.
Chances are, in a few months or weeks, when following that resolution becomes a challenge, you’ll have nothing to motivate you to continue.
If you make a personal resolution, it will have meaning for you.
You will likely stick with it, even when the motivation goes.
Start Small
It’s okay to have big goals, but achieving them might feel overwhelming, especially after a month or two when you think you’re not making enough progress.
Let’s break down that big goal into smaller ones you can quickly achieve.
If your goal is to get a beach body by summer, for instance, you can start doing a few minutes of cardio daily.
After a while, you can add more exercises until, when summer arrives, you’ll be entirely in the groove.
One way to ensure you know you’re making progress is to keep track of what you do.
This will let you know when you achieve the small goals and how many goals you’ve achieved thus far.
You can apply this principle to resolutions that intimidate you at first glance.
Treat Yourself
Following your resolution shouldn’t feel like a punishment.
When you reach milestones, treat yourself to something you enjoy.
It could be a new book, a spa treatment, or even a night out.
Treating yourself will increase your motivation, and you’ll be pumped to reach more milestones.
May Your 2023 Resolutions Stick
By following these tips, you’ll be on your way to sticking to your 2023 resolutions.
And remember, the most important thing is to start.
You will never find the perfect time to change, so start and see what happens.
