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Three Reasons to Skip New Year’s Resolutions This Year
1. You Don’t Need That Kind of Pressure in Your Life — Taking on New Year’s resolutions can add extra pressure and stress to an already busy life. Whether you want to start a new fitness routine, learn a new skill, or reach a specific goal, it can take a lot of work to stay motivated and keep up with your plans.
2. There’s More Than Meets the Eye — Many resolutions focus on achieving something physical, like losing weight or getting fit. Still, there’s so much more to life than focusing on physical appearances. Instead of trying to meet unrealistic goals, why not focus on what makes you happy, like spending quality time with family and friends?
3. There’s A Better Way — Instead of setting resolutions for the New Year, why not focus on developing healthy habits? Start by making small changes, such as drinking more water or getting enough sleep. Think about new micro-habits based on the motivation needed to meet them, your ability to make the habit, and tying any new pattern to an appropriate prompt. For example, when I finish every phone call, I will commit to getting up, walking around my home office, and having a cup of water before I begin my next task.
Try this approach, and you’ll be surprised at what you can accomplish!
