Resolutions

Resolutions may or may not be part of your New Year's habit/plan. Some people make a habit of verbalizing New Year's resolutions, few do it because of others but here are a few tips on keeping them.

Start small. A walking routine could begin with a mile instead of seven miles, for example.

You must be resolute, sure of the New Year's resolution. The resolution(s) has to be what you want. A friend, cousin, aunt, coach or neighbor doing it isn't enough motivation.

Make sure you have the time and energy for a resolution.

Determination is needed for a New Year's resolution. Make-up your mind, claim the resolution.

The resolution should make you feel good, answer a need or problem. It it makes you feel good, you're more likely to continue working on a resolution. You'll pursue a resolution, too, if it fills a need or solves a problem in your life.

Paste-up prompts to keep you reaching for a New Year's resolution. It can be as little as one or two encouraging words on pieces of paper. Place them in areas you frequent, like your desk.

Ask yourself: How can I make this resolution happen? Wake-up earlier? Spend less time on an activity in your life? Stop socializing as much? 

A resolution becomes your goal. Plan on how to reach it. Send texts/notes about it to yourself. 

Take the necessary steps to make a resolution your reality. Work toward it each day. Do you need tools? Prepare to get the tools.

Don't rush. Take your time. Keep moving toward your resolution.

Sometimes, it's helpful to surround yourself with like minded people. It's a judgement call. 

Lastly, do it.