Happy New Year! Now Throw Out Your Resolutions...

 
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Welcome to 2020! We made it!

First, I want to thank you for taking the time out to check out my new website and wish you a Happy New Year!
Not only is it the start of a new year, it’s the start of a new decade. Let that sink in. If you’re anything like me, you love a clean slate. This year feels like a fresh canvas waiting to be splattered with new connections, experiences, and dreams!

But…

How do we make sure that this year is our best year yet?

I’m sure you’ve seen the #NewYearsResolutions posts on the interweb, but how many of us actually follow through on those resolutions? According to YouGov, 69% of people kept some or none of their resolutions in 2018, while only 10% kept all of theirs. Why are New Year’s Resolutions so hard to keep? I’ve read that most people don’t even make it to February before they’ve fallen off the wagon. So why do we keep making these empty promises to ourselves?

Don’t we deserve better?

It’s time to make good on our promises by setting goals instead of making resolutions. A resolution is just a declaration that you are doing to do or not do something (usually after getting fed up with yourself). A goal is more specific and time-sensitive. For instance, instead of saying “I want to exercise more in 2020”, try deciding how many days a week you’re going to exercise and what time you’re going to show up.

After all, showing up is half the battle.

Set S.M.A.R.T.E.R. Goals

In my experience, the smartest way to set goals is by using the SMART acronym. It stands for:

  • S - Specific (Narrow it down. You might find that your resolution is made up of multiple goals.)

  • M - Measurable (How are you going to measure your success along the way?)

  • A - Achievable (I love to dream big (and you should too!) but make sure your goal is attainable within the time-frame)

  • R - Relevant (Is this goal relevant to your core values and not those of others?)

  • T - Time-Sensitive (Pick a date for your goal and checkpoints along the way)

While this is a great tool for setting goals, I think it’s missing two components that have helped me turn some of my goals into accomplishments this past year.

  • E - Evaluated (Schedule check-ins to make sure you are on track with your goal date)

  • R - Rewarded (TREAT YO SELF! Don’t wait to plan what you’re going to do to reward yourself. It might help to think of the reward during

 
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