I do not make resolutions. I just don’t. I used to but let’s be real, sometimes resolutions can be ridiculously unachievable and then we feel let down. Instead I make goals. Goals seem more attainable because they are things you are working towards, not changes you make all at once. I then make monthly goals on top of that. I have had a lot of people ask me how I stay committed to new years goals. Today I am sharing my tips!
How To Stay Committed To New Years Goals
Make them reasonable: I think the problem with resolutions is that you might say “I want to lose 50 lbs” and that’s just a lofty goal for ANYONE. But if you say “my goal is to live a healthier life” and then maybe each month have a goal to lose 5 lbs which is totally doable. You see a more reasonable goal with a more attainable outcome.
Have your supplies handy: If you have a goal, let’s say to keep organized, make sure you buy a great planner. If you have a goal to have more amazing dental health then stock up on the products ahead of time. For instance if that is one of your goals which let’s face it, it should be one of all of our goals, then get the right stuff. I highly recommend LISTERINE® TOTAL CARE FRESH MINT Anti-cavity Mouthwash. We love LISTERINE products as I have mentioned tons of times. This one is great because of all of the benefits like:
Helps prevent cavities
Restores minerals to enamel
Kills bad breath germs
Cleans the whole mouth
Freshens breath
What more could you want?
This past year one of my main goals was a better skin care routine. I kept it up the entire year and on New Years Eve last year I went to the mall to buy everything I wanted to use. If you have your supplies you are golden!
Break them down: If you have a really big goal for the year break it down into pieces you can do month by month or even week by week. I had a really big goal of 75 books to read this past year. While I did not meet the goal, I did get close. I think it’s because I broke it down by month based on how busy I would be that month.
Reward Yourself: No matter how many you achieve or do not achieve giving yourself little rewards here and there is helpful and motivating. I know for me when I accomplish something like 5 workouts in a week I reward myself with maybe a treat on Friday like picking up lunch at Whole Foods. If you have a goal of saving $500 a month maybe at the end of the year if you’ve gone above that treat yourself to a small gift. But maybe weekly you could treat yourself to one trip to Starbucks a week instead of daily.
Cut yourself slack: Don’t set yourself up to fail but if you do get to a month where you don’t accomplish everything just cut yourself some slack. You’re human.
These are my tips on how to stay committed to New Years goals. If you have any tips please let me know!
What are some of your New Years goals?
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I like the idea of new years goals! They’re somewhat like “resolutions”, worded differently for us word nerds it makes a world of difference. Thanks for the advice.
Firstly, thank you for sharing. Next year I am going to give myself some resolutions. However, I am afraid I will try to avoid them. But these ideas will cone in handy! 🙂
Last year was the first year I really made New Year’s goals. I can’t stand the idea of resolutions. Goals actually happen if you are consistent and break them down into realistic chunks.
I have so many! Chief among them to get my financial life in order and start aggressively paying down my debt! Thanks for sharing your tips for sticking to goals. 🙂
I haven’t made any NY goals yet either, but I think I need to consider doing monthly goals! I feel like short-term goals are more appropriate for someone like me! 🙂
What a cool post! I love the theme you’ve got going too. It’s very Christmassy! I don’t usually do new year resolutions or goals because everything always falls apart. Thanks for the tips though! 🙂
I do not make resolutions but I do set some small goals I’m trying to work on. This year I wanted to read 150 books and I’m over my goal already. Reading my 159th book at the moment! I’m really happy that I have taken time this past year to read a lot.
Thank you for sharing! We all tend to be a little unrealistic at the beginning of the year and this guide will definitely help be more pro-active about meeting the goals of the New Year!
I like the idea of calling them goals instead of resolutions. I have lots of goals for the new years, but my main ones are:
1) Start making a full-time income from my blog
2) Lose 60 lbs
3) Move out of the crappy apartment I’m living in, and either rent or buy a home.
Happy Holidays!
When it comes to setting goals or resolutions or intentions, or whatever anyone wants to call it…I think the key is making really attainable but also specific. If you’re not sure how to measure success, then how do you know if you met your goal?
Thanks for the tips. I think it is so important to cut yourself some slack and celebrate each step, no matter how small. I like to think of my goals as a living document that I will review and update throughout the year.
These are great tips. I’m not setting resolutions this year either. Instead I’m going to make a list of goals I’d like to accomplish this year and then each month I’ll break it down into smaller monthly goals.
Great tips!! I definitely agree with making goals attainable. If I know that a goal is completely out of reach, I feel so discouraged and am less likely to complete
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, I don’t believe in them, I think they’re just opportunities to set yourself up to fail. Goals are ok, they can be set anytime.
One of the most helpful things for me in achieving my goals is making them realistic (like you said). I also like to break down my big goal into smaller monthly goals as well in order to keep myself on track throughout the year!
I definitely think keeping the goals reasonable and also working to celebrate when you accomplish them are huge! It’s fun for me to look back at last year’s goals/things I was excited for and see how much we accomplished them!!
Breaking my goals down into smaller chunks totally helps! And dental hygiene is absolutely on my list of goals so I’m going to have to check out that mouth wash!
I loved the way you discuss the topic of how to stay committed to your new year resolutions. I personally do not commit any resolutions for new year. I feel each and every moment i try to do my level best and do not expect for result that makes me happy. I just love my work in every moment. I personally feel short term goals are better compare to long term goals. Setting short term goals and try to achieve is good idea.
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I like the idea of new years goals! They’re somewhat like “resolutions”, worded differently for us word nerds it makes a world of difference. Thanks for the advice.
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Firstly, thank you for sharing. Next year I am going to give myself some resolutions. However, I am afraid I will try to avoid them. But these ideas will cone in handy! 🙂
Last year was the first year I really made New Year’s goals. I can’t stand the idea of resolutions. Goals actually happen if you are consistent and break them down into realistic chunks.
I like the idea of goals rather than resolutions. I believe that a goal is measurable and is easier to focus on because it is long term.
Love this, it’s so easy to lose track of your goals throughout the year!
I have so many! Chief among them to get my financial life in order and start aggressively paying down my debt! Thanks for sharing your tips for sticking to goals. 🙂
I haven’t made any NY goals yet either, but I think I need to consider doing monthly goals! I feel like short-term goals are more appropriate for someone like me! 🙂
I want to lose 50 lbs but I’m not going to say that this year! Oral hygiene is important so that’s a great goal to have. We love Listerine.
I love making New Years goals, especially since launching my blog in October.
This holiday will be hard as I am newly pregnant! I have a few goals for next year, but playing it by ear based on my situation!
I totally agree. I set new years goals instead of making resolutions. I feel like it changes your whole mindset.
I love setting goals it’s the way to keep myself accountable. Totally on board.
What a cool post! I love the theme you’ve got going too. It’s very Christmassy! I don’t usually do new year resolutions or goals because everything always falls apart. Thanks for the tips though! 🙂
I do not make resolutions but I do set some small goals I’m trying to work on. This year I wanted to read 150 books and I’m over my goal already. Reading my 159th book at the moment! I’m really happy that I have taken time this past year to read a lot.
I love hearing about others New Years Goals! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thank you for sharing! We all tend to be a little unrealistic at the beginning of the year and this guide will definitely help be more pro-active about meeting the goals of the New Year!
I like the idea of calling them goals instead of resolutions. I have lots of goals for the new years, but my main ones are:
1) Start making a full-time income from my blog
2) Lose 60 lbs
3) Move out of the crappy apartment I’m living in, and either rent or buy a home.
Happy Holidays!
I think goals are so much easier to stay on top of than resolutions! Love your tips!
When it comes to setting goals or resolutions or intentions, or whatever anyone wants to call it…I think the key is making really attainable but also specific. If you’re not sure how to measure success, then how do you know if you met your goal?
Great tips, Neely! I definitely reward myself when I achieve my goals but it’s so important to cut yourself slack too!
Thanks for the tips. I think it is so important to cut yourself some slack and celebrate each step, no matter how small. I like to think of my goals as a living document that I will review and update throughout the year.
I hate resolution too, because they tend to be unspecific. Goals are much better because they can be concrete and achievable!
Making goals every year or month is like motivation for me. This brilliant tips could really help others.
These are great tips. I’m not setting resolutions this year either. Instead I’m going to make a list of goals I’d like to accomplish this year and then each month I’ll break it down into smaller monthly goals.
Great tips!! I definitely agree with making goals attainable. If I know that a goal is completely out of reach, I feel so discouraged and am less likely to complete
I always remember my grandmother making sure I used listerine at her house when I would sleep over as a kid!
I think I avoided setting goals for myself last year. I wouldn’t mind using these tricks to stick to some healthy goals this year!
Yes to all of this! I love setting goals for each year.
I definitely think of goals and not resolutions! I currently don’t have any goals for 2017 though.
I don’t make New Year’s resolutions, I don’t believe in them, I think they’re just opportunities to set yourself up to fail. Goals are ok, they can be set anytime.
One of the most helpful things for me in achieving my goals is making them realistic (like you said). I also like to break down my big goal into smaller monthly goals as well in order to keep myself on track throughout the year!
Great post, keeping commitments is so important to reach the goal we have set for each other, appreciate the advise.
I don’t make resolutions either-haven’t in many many years now. I do kind of make goals and really try to attain those goals–I sometimes even do!
Making reasonable goals is so very important! I also try to make them something that I really want to do and that will better my life.
I definitely think keeping the goals reasonable and also working to celebrate when you accomplish them are huge! It’s fun for me to look back at last year’s goals/things I was excited for and see how much we accomplished them!!
What a cool post. I hasn’t even thought of new year goals. i should read this at the beginning of the new year. xx
Breaking my goals down into smaller chunks totally helps! And dental hygiene is absolutely on my list of goals so I’m going to have to check out that mouth wash!
I like setting mini goals along the way. That really helps.
As I’ve been saying for a few years now, I’m determined to exercise and eat better in 2017…thanks for the motivation!!! xoxo
We all need goals to live by and so I like how you tied in yours to the product you mentioned.
Have a Happy Holiday Season! 🙂
I don’t make resolutions either-haven’t in many many years now. I do kind of make goals and really try to attain those goals–I sometimes even do!
I loved the way you discuss the topic of how to stay committed to your new year resolutions. I personally do not commit any resolutions for new year. I feel each and every moment i try to do my level best and do not expect for result that makes me happy. I just love my work in every moment. I personally feel short term goals are better compare to long term goals. Setting short term goals and try to achieve is good idea.
Great post, keeping commitments is so important to reach the goal we have set for each other, appreciate the advise.
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