Mr Lender’s Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
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Every January, many people say, “new year, new me.” At the start, goals feel exciting, but by February, it gets harder to keep up the motivation and they can start feeling like a chore. By March, many resolutions are forgotten. Mr Lender has some simple tips which can help you stick to these 5 common New Year’s resolutions for longer.
EXERCISE AND FITNESS GOALS
Why people stop? Setting the bar too high, doing too much too soon, or aiming to be ‘perfect’ for example doing workouts every day.
What can help? Start small, try 10 minutes instead of an hour. Doing something often is better than doing a lot just once. Link it to a routine, exercise before or after something you already do, like having coffee, or finishing work. Track effort not results, focus on turning up and trying your best rather than on numbers or trying to use the heaviest weights you can find for your workouts. Make it easy, put your workout clothes out the night before.
Try thinking of it as a lifestyle change “I’m someone who moves every day,” instead of “I’m trying to get fit”.
LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE
Why do people stop? They only use apps and expect quick results.
What can help? Short regular practice, 5–15 minutes a day works better than long sessions once in a while. Start to use the language straight away, speak with others, write, or think in it, even if you make mistakes. Make it fun, listen to music, watch tv programmes or films, or follow recipes in that language. Set simple goals, for example, “Have a 5-minute chat”.
Try thinking this way, learning by practicing regularly in real life, not just with a screen.
STOP / REDUCE DRINKING ALCOHOL
Why do people stop? They may feel like they are missing out at social events or feel social pressure.
What can help? Remember your reason, to reset your habits, for health benefits such as better sleep, more energy, lower blood pressure and improved mood, or saving money. Add, don’t just take away, use the money you save to add something to improve your wellbeing such as a spa day. Experiment with alternatives, try alcohol free drinks or learn how to make mocktails. Try something new like bowling, minigolf, games nights or karaoke.
Try thinking this way, instead of thinking about what you are giving up, think about what you can gain.
READ MORE
Why do people stop? They set goals which are too big or competitive with others.
What can help? Set realistic goals, even one page a day keeps the habit going. Keep reading material nearby, on your phone, by your bed, in your bag, or as an audiobook. Try something new, such as a different genre or an audiobook. Change your habits, read during time you usually watch TV or listen to audio books on your work commute.
Try thinking this way, reading should be for fun, so find something that you enjoy and go at your own pace.
REDUCE SCREEN TIME OR SOCIAL MEDIA USE
Why people stop? They try to quit completely without changing their habits.
What can help? Notice when you scroll on your phone, is it when bored, stressed, or waiting. Make it harder to spend long periods of time at your screens, set screen time limits on your devices, remove apps from your phone, log out, or change your phone to greyscale. Try different activities, such as reading, going for a walk, writing, crafting, or listening to music. Create no-screen times in your day, at meals, during your lunch break, or in the first hour of the day.
Try thinking this way, reducing your screen time is about setting up your space to help yourself, so you can find new fun activities and hobbies which can improve your wellbeing.
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