The bubble of the festive period is over, the world is back to normalcy and New Year Resolutions are currently trending.

For some, this is just another time to set goals that would probably fizzle out before the first quarter of the year, while for some, these goals are worth giving a shot at.

Various studies have revealed that about 70 out of 100 people do not stick to their new year resolutions before the first half of the year and the common reasons for the failures can be linked to setting unrealistic goals, too many resolutions, forgetfulness, and not keeping track of every progress made.

What are New Year resolutions?

These are unique goals that you set and pursue for the year. They could range from personal goals to business, health, finance, etc.

If you are looking for how to stick to your new year resolutions this time, these easy steps will help you make a significant difference.

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Turn Your Resolutions into Daily Habits

Set SMART goals and break them into actionable sizes that you can incorporate into your daily routine. With time, they become habits that contribute to your overall success.

Your goals must be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound. If your goal as a business owner is to acquire 100 customers monthly, divide 100 by 30 days and target at least that number of customers daily.

If your goal is to acquire a new skill in three months, shut out every distraction and dedicate 30 minutes each day to learning. The results of your consistent efforts will blow your mind.

 

Track Your Progress Weekly/Monthly

Keep a record of every progress you make towards the actualization of your goals. Get a journal or planner to document every step. You can also leverage goal-tracking apps/websites for daily reminders.

There are numerous New Year Resolution templates available for download on the internet, they can come in handy for tracking your goals as well.

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Set Up A Reward System

When you hit a milestone, celebrate every win. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. You will also be motivated to do more and constantly look forward to your next milestone.

Rewarding yourself doesn’t have to be a lavish affair. There are simple yet thoughtful gifts/rewards that will remind you of why you started in the first place and a constant reminder of the journey ahead.

Don’t get too familiar with your progress; treat every win as important and you’ll always be eager to double your efforts.

 

Engage Accountability Partners

The path to achieving your goals can be long and arduous, but having accountability partners will keep you focused and make the journey bearable.

When you are accountable to people, it raises your commitment and zeal to achieve your resolution as you do not want to let your partners down.

To make the most of your accountability partners, choose trusted, goal-driven and like-minded individuals who will motivate and hold you accountable for every goal you have set. Not just that, you can always get feedback and share your successes with them.

2023 has offered a fresh start. Your New Year resolutions are totally achievable and it’s up to you.

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