As the year draws to a close, one thing is certain: people will make resolutions New Year-and many other.
This year, about forty-four percent of Americans make New Year's resolution to get in shape, stop smoking, learn French, less stress and forth and so on.
And yet ...
Anyone who has witnessed a gym in January crowded slow to a trickle in February just know that many resolutions not stick. In fact, research shows that only eight percent of people actually keep their New Year's resolutions.
So how can you be among the few who see the promise through?
I do not pretend to have all the answers, but I found a few things that work. Here are my top tips for making good resolutions and sticking to them.
- Make mini resolution. Who says you have to run a marathon or model of your house after Martha Stewart? There is nothing wrong with doing less ambitious but more achievable goals like running a 5K or organizing your closet more out of control.
- Be specific. Many people fail because they make resolutions that are too general or too difficult to measure. Examples: "get healthy" or "spend more time with my spouse" Instead, vow to "Walk an extra 20 minutes every day" or "Schedule a date night a week with my wife.."
- Plan, plan, plan. Maybe you have a big goal like "start a business." If so, you will have more success if you draw the many steps it takes to make it a reality. There are some monitoring sites enough online order there to help you; only two include Achievr and WeekPlan (and if you're planning to start a business, do not forget to talk with ERIE Agent how the. insurance can protect your investment of time and money.)
- Take it public. although some people believe the opposite, I find I'm much more likely to keep my resolutions New Year when I tell others about them. I do not know if it is because of the extra motivation others give me or because I'm too embarrassed to quit or not after public but it works.
- Find a buddy. A friend who shares your New Year's resolutions can provide a massive dose of motivation. If someone in your circle sharing the resolution of your New Year, see MySomeday. This application allows you to create a plan to achieve your goal and invite others in the online community to post ideas to help you along the way.
If all else fails ...
always think it will be difficult to keep your New Year resolution? Then you might consider unconventional approaches to achieve success.
- Consider a deterrent. On Stickk.com, you can have your credit card is charged each time you fall short of your goal. You can direct the money to go anywhere, but you might consider sending it to an organization that you hate. (Two ideas include a political party do you support or university that is the great rival of the one you attended.)
- Make a resolution to enjoy and protect what you already have. Maybe you recently bought something big as a house, a car or a boat. If so, take the time to enjoy what you already have before thinking ahead to the next thing that you need or want. This is also a good time to think about how to protect some of your favorite activities. For example, you might ask:
- Can I rebuild the house, I like it if disaster struck
- Can I afford to replace my assets if they were stolen [1945009?]
- Can my family live in comfort if I and my wages were not in the picture?
For these questions and more, contact ERIE Local Agent in your Community. He or she can examine the risks you face and create a plan to protect the people and things you love the most. (Also, talk to an agent is an easy solution to make the list.)
With planning, effort and maybe some incentives, you can really see your resolution through.
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