Six reasons why your New Year resolutions don't work - Business2Business

Despite our good intentions, why is it so difficult to stick to resolutions? It does not matter if the decision is to start a new habit or to quit an addiction; It all comes down to consistency and dedication.

Most people blame their failure to implement decisions on a lack of time, resources, motivation, or a lack of enthusiasm after starting. Only about 16 percent of people are able to follow through with their decisions, according to research. Most give up between one and six weeks after starting, and many of these decisions are repeated year after year.

Let's take a closer look at the 6 main reasons:

Setting unrealistic resolutions

The decision is based on what you want to do, not what you "should" do. People set very difficult goals that are difficult to reach quickly, or they set relatively easy goals that they quickly get bored of. It is essential to review your decisions to see if they can be achieved. Is it quantifiable? Do you have time constraints? Are they specific in nature? Are they aligned with your goals? Is it possible to divide it into smaller parts? Is it possible to achieve them in the time period you specified? Remember that to maintain a solution, you must change your behavior, so make sure your goals are reasonable.

Lack of accountability

Working with a responsible coach, mentor, or partner ensures that the right energy and strength are there to help you be more, achieve more, and get more. Because success is a science, we can be confident that by following the steps we will achieve our goals.

Avoid people who drain your energy by choosing a responsible partner

Instead, work with people to pick you up and encourage you, especially when you're feeling down.

No tracking/review

A weekly or bi-monthly review allows you to track your progress and turn excuses into opportunities. What gets measured gets done and what can be done can be improved and become a habit with the help of a good monitoring system. Many apparent barriers are based on previous assumptions, inferences, judgments, overthinking, and benchmarks. A track record helps develop consistency in decisions.

Lack of Planning

Good planning is always required for good execution. You will be more realistic if you plan the steps to avoid precision, break them down into smaller parts, and schedule them on the calendar. Small weekly plans and goals create a sense of accomplishment rather than "Oh I have a whole year to myself, I can always restart next month when I have more time." Planning also ensures that all necessary adjustments are planned in advance, along with an understanding of potential challenges. This increases your chances of success, especially when it comes to long-term goals.

Self-doubt

Don't let your past failures dictate your future. Having learned from your failures, it is time to act. Every little victory should be celebrated because it motivates you to work even harder for the biggest gains. Self-criticism or doubt doesn't help because they focus all their attention and energy on "Why can't I do this?" As you improve, practice gratitude, compassion, and love for yourself, and don't let a simple setback or disappointment turn into permanent failure. Remember that progress is better than perfection, and that if you believe in yourself, you can achieve a lot with proper planning, execution, learning, asking for help, and proper training. complete in; You're not alone!

Unclear

The "why" most people do not achieve their goals is because the "why" is not clear. The "why" is what motivates people to act and achieve their goals. You may know what you want, but you won't know how to get it unless you know why you want it. So why are you making these decisions? What drives you to achieve these goals? What motivates you to do what you do? What is your emotional connection to the "why"? All excuses disappear when the goal is strong and one naturally changes from a fixed attitude to a growing mindset.

It's important to stay alert, take responsibility, stay committed, and put all your focus on aligning your energy and mindset and working towards your New Year's resolutions. Start with an image of your future self in your mind; Make the picture big and bright, feel it deeply and stick with it as a daily reminder. Don't be too hard or too easy on yourself, and most importantly, enjoy the process of change and transformation. Remember that winners and losers have the same goals; What one does to fill the "space" between them makes a difference.

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