Why you shouldn’t wait until New Years to make resolutions

We’ve all been there. December 31st rolls around and we realize we haven’t hit the gym like we promised ourselves we would or we’re still in the same job that makes us want to poke our eyes out. That’s because the concept of a New Years resolution is fundamentally flawed. 

You should be evaluating your happiness and goals throughout the year

It’s inefficient to go an entire year without reflecting on how things are going and what needs to change. The truth is, we have a very limited time on this earth and to only assess our lives at the end of each year is just not conducive to living our best lives. 

Rather than only looking at it once a year, figure out a more frequent cadence that works for you. For me, that’s monthly. I like to reflect on what’s making me happy, what’s bringing me down and what I want to achieve. 

Make a reasonable and sustainable resolution

If you’ve barely hit the gym in the last year, then saying you’re going to go 5 times a week isn’t realistic. 

Take the time to really assess what’s going to be realistic and attainable for you. Remember – any action, no matter how big or small, means you’re going in the right direction and are closer to your goal than you were before. 

Dig a little deeper 

Chances are, there’s a reason you haven’t made your desired change already. Maybe you haven’t made it to the gym because you’re working late every night. In that case, your goal might actually be to set boundaries at work so you get some time to make it to the gym. By thinking about the root of the issue, you’re positioning yourself to be successful at achieving your resolution. 

Acknowledge your wins

New Years resolutions focus on what needs to change, but we don’t reflect on the progress we’ve made in the last year! That 💩 ain’t right. 

There’s always something that we could be doing and sometimes that feeling can be overwhelming, which is why we need to acknowledge and celebrate our wins throughout the year. Similarly to making resolutions, you should be celebrating those accomplishments at a more frequent cadence. 

What are some of the resolutions you’re thinking about? Let me know in the comments! 

Also, stay tuned as I’ll be hosting a seminar in the New Year that will help you create realistic, attainable and sustainable goals. More on that later!