Friday, December 30, 2011

What it takes to keep your resolutions

10:00 AM | Posted by Heather | | Edit Post
I can't tell you how many times I have made the same resolutions. Year after year I do my best to make positive changes. Most of my attempts end with me feeling like a failure. So I decided to see what could be done about keeping my resolutions this year. After taking some time and reading several different articles on the subject of keeping resolutions, I have come up with a list of things to help ensure success.

Be realistic

It's great to have a grand end goal but make sure you plan smaller more obtainable goals. Not only will this help keep you on track, it will also seem easier if you have small steps to take. As an example: if you want to get fit, don't set a goal of going to the gym for four hours a day everyday. Start simple: maybe start with 10 minute walks and work up to more. (Always seek the advice of a medical professional before starting any work out or diet program).

Don't keep your goal a secret

Telling friends and family about your resolutions will help build a support network. Blog about your progress, or keep a journal; make sure you get it out in the open. You might find a workout buddy or someone to be accountable to while working on your weight loss. Your kids can remind you that you promised to only smoke twice a day. Building a plan and having a support network is a great way to make sure to keep on track.

You will fail

You can't let a slip up set you back or make you give up. If you did not walk three times this week like you wanted to, make sure to check what the factors were that made you set it aside. Be aware of the problem and just pick it right back up.

Rewards

Remember to reward yourself for success. Plan out your smaller goals and rewards for hitting them. I walked three times a week for a whole month so I get to enjoy a pedicure. The rewards will keep you motivated and make you want to hit the next goal.

Keep at it

Even if you let the whole thing drop, you can pick right back up where you left off. There is no reason that you can't renew your resolution any time of year!


I hope the tips above help make your resolutions successful this year, I will be working on my weight loss and getting more active. I have a big goal of dropping 100lbs this year but I have set realistic smaller goals. As for getting more active, I need to up my walking to three days a week (even in bad weather) and I have a reward structure set up to help keep me motivated. As for telling people, I just posted a public blog about it. 

Heather Garcia, Promotions Manager
www.johnstonmommies.com

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