New Year’s Resolutions
Written by Erin Mulvihill on 07/01/10
Photo by Melissa Lair
In one night, you celebrate not only the end of one year, but the beginning of a new one. In three weeks, you will finally be able to write the date without needing an eraser or whiteout to fix the last two numbers of the year. Within 2 months, most of us have either given up, or forgotten about our New Year’s resolutions – if you made one to begin with.
Many of our resolutions revolve around self-improvement – which is alright if it is realistic, healthy and done for the right reasons. Never do something for someone else, do it for yourself!
Here are some things to think about when making New Year’s Eve resolutions:
- Specific, realistic goals work best. Doing a little research and even creating a plan for yourself can help you determine if your goal is realistic. For example, I am going to go for a run twice a week, rather than I am going to go to the gym every day.
- Take your time. You have a whole year to accomplish your goal! If you want to recycle more, try making little changes to your life such as getting a green bin to throw your organic waste in. With time, these little efforts will all add up!
- Repeat your goal, or write it down. If you want to eat less junk food, try writing yourself a reminder on the fridge. Reminders can help you stick to your plan!
- Make your resolution personal. Pick a resolution that you are really invested in – not something your parents/friends/coaches think you should do. For example: starting an after-school tutoring program for elementary school youth.
- Don’t give up, even when you may feel discouraged. For example: if you are trying to save money for college or university, don’t quit because you find you can’t save the amount you thought you would be able to – every penny counts towards helping you keep your resolution!
Visit the DEAL.org “How To” section for some ideas and help with your resolutions!
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Making a Change – Your Personal Plan
New Year’s Resolutions
In one night, you celebrate not only the end of one year, but the beginning of a new one. In three weeks, you will finally be able to write the date without needing an eraser or whiteout to fix the last two numbers of the year. Within 2 months, most of us have either given up, or forgotten about our New Year’s resolutions – if you made one to begin with.
Many of our resolutions revolve around self-improvement – which is alright if it is realistic, healthy and done for the right reasons. Never do something for someone else, do it for yourself!
Here are some things to think about when making New Year’s Eve resolutions:
1) Specific, realistic goals work best. Doing a little research and even creating a plan for yourself can help you determine if your goal is realistic. For example, I am going to go for a run twice a week, rather than I am going to go to the gym every day.
2) Take your time. You have a whole year to accomplish your goal! If you want to recycle more, try making little changes to your life such as getting a green bin to throw your organic waste in. With time, these little efforts will all add up!
3) Repeat your goal, or write it down. If you want to eat less junk food, try writing yourself a reminder on the fridge. Reminders can help you stick to your plan!
4) Make your resolution personal. Pick a resolution that you are really invested in – not something your parents/friends/coaches think you should do. For example: starting an after-school tutoring program for elementary school youth.
5) Don’t give up, even when you may feel discouraged. For example: if you are trying to save money for college or university, don’t quit because you find you can’t save the amount you thought you would be able to – every penny counts towards helping you keep your resolution!
Visit the DEAL.org “How To” section for some ideas and help with your resolutions!
Links
One Reader Comment:
ScoTTEEJanuary 21st
New Year’s resolutions are the reason why the gym is so crowded in january!!