This is how you reach your New Year's resolutions
Having New Year's resolutions is something that belongs to every new year, and most people are familiar with the saying "new year, new opportunities." The new year can definitely bring new opportunities to create new habits, quit a bad habit, or learn something new. At the same time, almost everyone knows the feeling of setting a number of goals for the new year without being able to follow through. New Year's resolutions themselves can be both motivating and effective in creating new habits, but this requires that they are followed. There can be several reasons why people don't reach their goals, and here you can read about various pitfalls to avoid and tips on how to achieve your New Year's resolutions!
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Three things to avoid when making New Year's resolutions
1. Setting too many goals
This is a classic pitfall, as people see the new year as an opportunity to accomplish everything they didn’t manage the previous year. But by having too many goals, they often become unclear and difficult to carry out in practice. Therefore, you should pick one or two goals that you want to focus on.
2. Making goals based on things you really don’t want
Another common pitfall is setting goals that don't align with what you like, who you are, and what makes you happy. Although the new year brings opportunities, you won't wake up as a new person the moment the year changes. Therefore, it is very important to set goals based on what you truly believe in and want to accomplish. For example, if you want to eat less meat but really love eating meat, it will be difficult to follow through if your New Year’s resolution is to become vegetarian. A simpler and clearer goal might be to eat meat-free meals one to two days a week instead.
3. Not implementing the goals into everyday life
This is perhaps the most important pitfall to avoid. It is incredibly important to break down New Year’s resolutions into small goals you can achieve daily. This way, you can track your progress and adjust the goals if you have set them too big or too difficult.
Tips for achieving your New Year's resolutions
- Make a plan
- Break down your New Year's resolutions into smaller milestones so they can become part of your daily routine and a new habit.
- Get a friend or partner involved so you can motivate each other!
- Don't let a setback set you back completely. Learn from the mistake and move forward.
When making a plan, it can be helpful to have some guides to follow, especially regarding training. It’s a good tip to check out a beginner’s guide to yoga, or a general guide to training programs for beginners. Having something prepared to follow can make it easier to plan your workouts.
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The most important thing to remember is that it takes time to change or develop a new habit. How long it takes, however, is much debated. But it can take anywhere from one to three months. Therefore, the most important tip is to keep going if your motivation fades, and work on the smaller goals while keeping the big goal or New Year's resolution as your motivation.
What are the most common New Year's resolutions?
- Exercise more
- Eat healthier
- Get a new hobby
- Spend more time with friends
- Get a new job
If you want to start training or train more, a good tip for motivation can be to buy new workout clothes! It's much more fun to go training when you feel fresh and comfortable. Check out our large selection of women's activewear here!
For example, we have this fresh training top for women, our Perform Tank Top. Is there a better way to start the new year than showing up at the gym wearing this top? What can be "make it or break it" for your motivation to go to the gym is your workout clothes, and it's always fun to have colorful tops that feel good to wear. The Perform Tank Top also has a built-in sports bra, so you'll have a hard time finding a more practical workout top. In addition, it breathes very well and feels very comfortable to wear, and you can use it for many different types of training. This top is stretchy and comfortable and a must-have for your gym wardrobe in 2022!
Reach your goals for next year
Achieving your New Year's resolutions can be very difficult and demanding, especially when all the goals involve strict training requirements you have to start. It’s easy to feel guilty if you don’t do everything you said you would in your resolutions. If you notice that you struggle with motivation regarding your bigger New Year’s resolutions, it’s wise to set smaller goals for yourself that are easier to achieve.