New Year Resolutions

I have seen people around me make a long list of “New Year Resolutions” on Dec 31st only to see them vanish into think air by the end of 1st week of January.

This year I made one resolution - Just one. Start blogging and continue to post at an average rate of one new post per day. I am declaring this in public as this is the best way to stick to your New Year resolution.

The top New Year resolutions worldwide are losing weight, quitting smoking and improving their work life balance.

A research study found that “people who attained their goals thought small, rather than big, dividing up the steps to achieving their goals into small manageable chunks. They also rewarded themselves when they experienced progress, mentioned their goals to their friends, frequently thought about the benefits of attaining their goals and tracked their progress.”

Here is what experts say:
• Make only one resolution, to ensure you channel your energy into attaining that goal
• Make resolutions well in advance of the new year to gather your focus
• Avoid previous resolutions, to prevent another failure
• Skip the usual resolutions and choose one that's unique to your circumstances
• Share your goals with friends and family to receive their support
• Give yourself small rewards as you see results during the process
• Track your progress through a journal, spreadsheet or via a notice board
• Don't give up after a temporary setback. Expect small failures from time to time and accept them

So choose you New Year resolution carefully and make it public. If you want to use my blog to publish your New Year resolution, click on the “Post a Comment” link below.

Good Luck!