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New Year’s Resolutions

What are they and how can you stick to them in 2024?
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Courtesy of Tweed Chiropractic

Starting the New Year can be exciting and encouraging. It gives us a sense of a new and fresh start. Every year it has become very popular for people to create New Year’s Resolutions for themselves. New Year’s Resolutions are important because they give us a chance to set goals and make positive changes in our lives. They help us focus on personal growth and motivate us to achieve things we’ve always wanted to do. 

New Year’s Resolutions motivate us by providing a clear direction and purpose. They give us something to strive for and a sense of accomplishment when we achieve our goals. Plus, the start of a new year brings a feeling of renewal and optimism, making it easier to stay motivated and committed to our resolutions. 

Staying motivated to achieve your resolutions can be challenging, but here are a few tips that might help. 

  1. You can break them down; splitting them into smaller, more manageable goals. This way, you can track your progress and celebrate each milestone along the way. 
  2. Find your why, or understand why your resolution is important to you. When you have a clear purpose, it becomes easier to stay motivated and focused on your goals. 
  3. Stay positive, surround yourself with positivity and encouragement. Share your resolutions with supportive friends or family members who can cheer you on and hold you accountable. 
  4. Visualize your success, take a moment each day to visualize yourself achieving your resolution. Imagine how it will feel and the positive impact it will have on your life. This can help keep your motivation strong.
  5. Celebrate your achievements along the way. Treat yourself to something you enjoy or reward yourself for reaching certain milestones. It’s important to acknowledge your progress and stay motivated.

Overall, staying motivated is a journey, and it’s okay to have ups and downs. If you start getting into a pattern of procrastination you can start setting deadlines to keep yourself accountable. You can also eliminate distractions and silence your phone, close any unnecessary tabs on your computer, and create a dedicated workspace. If you put in all your effort to do these things you will be likely to achieve all of your New Year’s Resolutions.



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