7 Effective ways to create New Year resolutions that stick

Fresh Start: 7 Effective ways to create New Year resolutions that stick

Sarah Khan

30 Dec 2016

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Focus on one resolution
In their zest to make changes in the new year, many people tend to make the mistake of planning too many resolutions. Instead, keep your resolutions simple; pick one aspect of your life to change. Make it concrete and also a realistic one.
If you're successful with the first change, you can then go ahead and make another change after a month or so. Making small consecutive changes is a more realistic and feasible way to be a 'whole new you' by the end of the new year.
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Get someone to hold you accountable
Having an 'accountability buddy' is a tried and tested tip that works in helping you stick to your resolutions. Communicate your goals to your circle of family and friends who you can trust to be honest with you and keep you on track.
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Set specific goals
It can be easy to fall into the trap of making general new year resolutions; however, this only makes it hard to achieve. The more specific your goals, the easier it is to achieve it. Instead of broadly stating 'get in shape' as a resolution, be more specific and consider 'lose 5 kilos by March'.
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Visualise the end result
If you're having trouble staying motivated through the year, focus on what you'll achieve from your end goal - be it your new ukulele skills or feeling great at a lower weight.
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Check your progress
Keep track of your progress towards achieving your goals. Check it off your checklist or calender every time you reach it. Reward yourself every time you achieve a small milestone - it will motivate you to keep going.
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Remind yourself of your goals
It can be easy to lose track of your goals through the year. If you're having trouble keeping your goals at the forefront of your mind, get creative with how you can constantly remind yourself! For instance, you can stick notes on your bathroom mirror which will help keep your goals at the forefront of your mind.
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Don’t procrastinate – start right now!
There is no moment like the now. Start right now, even if it is a small change, and you'll be a step closer to achieving your goals!

Tired of new year resolutions that fizzle out by March? Here’s how to stay motivated!

Yes, it’s that time of the year again where the dwindling seconds of the fast-fading year prompts us to reflect on how we’ve spent the past 12 months. It has definitely become somewhat of a tradition to feel the need to make some changes as the new year arrives. However, it is also equally a reality for many that these resolutions don’t always stick, and we end up losing the resolve to keep up with them midway into the year.

If you’re keen on reinventing yourself in 2017, but are tired of making new year resolutions that you struggle to stick to, fret not. We’ve narrowed 7 effective tips on creating effective new year resolutions and how to stick to them. Just head up to our gallery above!

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