It is stated that New Year’s resolutions are promises to do something differently or a decision to make an improvement. Of the resolutions made, with the best intensions, only 46% are successful.
So how do you make the commitment and stay motivated once the holiday bliss is over?
Here are a few suggestions I found online:
- Mentally prepare for change (something I personally am terrible at
). - Set a goal that motivates you and also aligns with what’s important to you.
- Resolutions should be manageable, even if it’s just one.
- Be specific with an attainable goal, start small and manageable.
- Write your goals down to help with accountability.
According to surveys taken, these are the top 10 resolutions:
- Exercise more
- Lose weight
- Get organized
- Learn a skill or hobby
- Live life to the fullest
- Save more money/spend less
- Quit smoking
- Spend more time with family & friends
- Travel more
- Read more
Of these top 10 resolutions, the one thing they all have in common is improvement in well-being.
What I have learned about setting goals is understanding what I value and what I am passionate about is key.
Below are formulas have have used with my clients during career coaching sessions. It has proved to be a valuable tool in discovering a direction that focuses on personal strengths. It is formulas for writing a personal mission statement.
Try it out! It just might give the extra motivation you need to succeed.
Formula 1:
“I will (action) for (audience) by (skills) to (desired results).”
Formula 2:
“To use my (personal strength) to (impact you want to give).”
Formula 3:
“Because I value (personal value), I will (what you want to achieve).”
Here are my 3 New Year’s Resolutions:
- To start this blog
- Not to worry so much
- To learn more about the supplement industry in order to buy & recommend the cleanest products
Of the 3, not worrying is going to be the most challenging.
‘Til next time,
Michelle 