At midnight on New Year’s Eve, every person feels as if they have a clean slate. They have the ability to become something greater – that’s why resolutions are made. Resolutions can be about getting in shape, saving money, or just being an overall better person. If you’re like me, you have a whole list of resolutions that you hope to keep, but that can get difficult. Now is the time when it starts to get harder and harder to get out of bed and go to the gym or to restrain yourself from buying that cute dress for spring break. So, how do you resist all these temptations? Here are a few ways:
Keep Track Of Your Progress
An easy way to make sure you’re sticking to your goals and making progress is by keeping track of what you do. Having a food and exercise log is a great way to pay attention to what you’re doing with your body. Another way to keep any resolution is to have a calendar and mark down every day you work toward your resolution. Seeing how your resolution is going on paper will keep you in the mindset of wanting to succeed all year!
Have Your Friends Join You
Just like in any horror movie, it’s always better when you stick with a group. You and your friends can keep each other on track by working toward your resolution together, by having a friendly competition, or even by cheering you on from the sidelines. If you get more people in on your resolution, the less likely you’ll be to slip up.
Write Inspirational Notes
We all have those days where you just want to give up, or you think, “I’ll just start again tomorrow.” To help combat these feelings, write notes on post-it notes and stick them anywhere and everywhere you can.
Don’t Be Afraid Of Slipping Up
When you do end up slipping up, though, it’s okay! Spending a little bit of money or getting that mocha from the Chocolate Bar isn’t going to ruin all of your hard work. When you slip up, keep track of it, think of how to get back on track, and move on with your life. Don’t worry about one mistake – you’ve already had so many successful days and will continue to in order to keep your resolution!
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Samantha Schroeder