Most Americans at the beginning of each New Year make New
Year’s resolutions. Having goals for the upcoming year is a terrific idea, but
goals without perseverance through discipline will not last. I have wondered why
my new year’s resolutions lasted about 2-3 weeks at best. I have come to
understand that making resolutions is the easy part, but the discipline to keep
them going through the year is tough! Who does not like to write out or discuss
what we want in our lives to be better-that’s the easy part! However, when it comes to sticking out our resolutions,
many will give up by the end of January.
Why
making New Year’s resolutions do not last:
1. Goals
need more than to be written out, they have to be pursued daily!
2. A
new habit or breaking an old habit takes anywhere from 21-30 days and usually
people give up before then. Some habits will take longer to break, especially
if they have been a part of your life for years.
3.
Discipline is the key to a successful
outcome. Discipline starts with your thinking.
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4.
Some
days will seem as though you are not making any progress, those are the days
you must develop perseverance. Some days will be lots of hard work and you will
not see any real progress-yet! During those times you must stay the course and
keep moving towards your goals.
Many people want instant success or progress that does not usually
happen but through hard-work, discipline and persevering you can achieve your
New Year’s Resolutions. Start by writing out what you want to achieve this New
Year and plan on working on your goals daily until success is achieved.
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