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Why you should implement your New Year resolutions NOW?
Why almost never works, what you have planned on New Year's Eve. And why some things may succeed if you free yourself from this fixed date - and instead now tackles his intentions!
The anticipation of what is coming, and a New Year's Eve evening make you believe that everything is possible from now on: give up smoking, finally lose the ten pounds - good intentions are there quickly. Just as fast but broken again.
Why you even make a good resolution for the new year : On the last day of the year, we take stock, look back. How did the year go? At the same time, we look to the future. With the New Year comes a new chance to change what has bothered us so far. But why not start right now?
During the year hardly any good intentions are taken. At most on the birthday. You need a date that you can remember, in which you may also express intent in front of friends. So you can check a year later, if you actually made it. For a New Year's Eve party is best. Or not? We think: your new beginning has no date!
It is important, no matter whether in the middle of the year - or even on New Year's Eve, to set small, realistic goals and formulate them as concretely as possible. Suppose I weigh less next year, that's a wish, but not a goal. A goal has two criteria: it is feasible and measurable. So it's better to commit yourself to doing sports three times a week - that's feasible and measurable!
In addition, one should think about how to reach the goal before putting it into action and work out a plan. Will you z. For example, if you want to polish up your English, you think about it: first I get the folk high school program, then I take a course there and in the summer I do a language trip to England. Before you start, you have to identify personal pitfalls: When am I most susceptible to a cigarette? And: How can I avoid the temptation? Also helpful is a joker that you can use when you have become weak.
Plus: Women tick differently than men, so they should be different. Men need clearly formulated, measurable goals, while women need more social pressure to succeed. So you could tell friends, colleagues and family about his plan. After all, when they ask how things are going, nobody likes to admit that he, um, did not stick to them, so he's more preoccupied from the outset. And so maybe you can do a lot - no matter if you start in the new year - or today!
