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Making Resolutions Last for the Entire Year
The new year usually comes along with new resolutions — spending less , being more active and so on . However , keeping a new resolution a few months down the road can take some serious dedication . Here are a few tips to ensure that your resolutions will last all the way until 2018 :
• Don ’ t set a goal for the whole year . Although it can be tempting to set a numerical-based resolution for the entire year — such as losing a certain amount of weight or saving a certain amount of money — it can be just as easy to push these goals off until it ’ s too late . Instead , try to focus on what you can do on a regular basis .
• Be specific . Generic goals can be much easier to ignore . While a goal like “ exercising more ” may seem like a good idea , it ’ s easier to follow through if you ’ re specific . Make a schedule for when , where and how you ’ ll accomplish a specific goal .
• Only do one step at a time . Resolutions are meant to last for the entire year , not just for a week or a month . Don ’ t try to overexert yourself early in the year by doing too much too quickly — instead be sure to stay consistent and take your resolutions one step at a time .
• Find a partner . Doing resolutions with a friend or family member can help you stick to your schedule . Plus , a little friendly competition can help you stay motivated !
• Know when to take a break . Although it ’ s important to stay regular with your resolutions , remember that it ’ s OK to take a break every now and then . That way , you ’ ll be able to come back to your goals with a relaxed and refreshed mindset .
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