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TAKE 2023 ON — ONE BABY STEP AT A TIME


You begin the new year with the best intentions — but by February you are having cake for breakfast and your new gym shoes have gathered dust (including the insert-new-sports-equipment-you-got-for-Christmas). Sound familiar?

The good news is, you don’t have to fall back into your old habits. While most people don’t stick to their New Year’s resolutions past March, studies have shown that those who do have goals are 10 x more likely to change their behaviour.

So, what are you waiting for? Here are 4 tips to help you stay on track and smash your goals — because this year truly could be YOUR year!

 

1. Start small

There is nothing wrong with dreaming big, but your goals must be attainable. Build good habits by starting with small, achievable goals. For instance — if you want to go from being a couch potato to running your first 10 km, gradually increase your daily steps before you go for your first run.

 

2. Begin with the end in mind

Write down your resolutions and work backwards to create a detailed plan for each goal. Consider adding small rewards along the way to keep you motivated.

3. Don’t make the same resolutions every year

If you have the same goal year after year, ask yourself if it’s really something you want to achieve. If the answer is yes, figure out why you keep failing. Should you reframe the goal? Is there a third party that can help? For instance — if you’ve been struggling to get your savings on track, consider cutting your food budget by shopping at a budget-friendly store like OK Foods.

4. Keep a journal or make a vision board

When life gets busy, it’s easy to forget about your goals. Keep them top-of-mind through daily journaling or a vision board that reminds you of your ultimate destination.

Remember, new habits don’t happen overnight — they take time and patience. Change is hard in the beginning, messy in the middle, and beautiful at the end. So, just keep your eyes on the prize. You’ve got this!