{"id":8594,"date":"2026-01-13T09:44:44","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/?p=8594"},"modified":"2026-01-13T09:50:06","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T09:50:06","slug":"mr-lenders-tips-to-keep-new-years-resolutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mrlender.com\/blog\/mr-lenders-tips-to-keep-new-years-resolutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr Lender\u2019s Tips to Help You Keep Your New Year\u2019s Resolutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Note<\/p>\n

Every January, many people say, \u201cnew year, new me.\u201d 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\u2019s resolutions for longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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EXERCISE AND FITNESS GOALS
\n<\/span>\"A<\/h3>\n

Why people stop? <\/strong>Setting the bar too high, doing too much too soon, or aiming to be \u2018perfect\u2019 for example doing workouts every day.<\/p>\n

What can help?
\n<\/strong>Start small,<\/strong> try 10 minutes instead of an hour. Doing something often is better than doing a lot just once.
\nLink it to a routine, <\/strong>exercise before or after something you already do, like having coffee, or finishing work.
\nTrack effort not results, <\/strong>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.
\nMake it easy,<\/strong> put your workout clothes out the night before.<\/p>\n

Try thinking of it as a lifestyle change <\/strong>\u201cI\u2019m someone who moves every day,\u201d instead of \u201cI\u2019m trying to get fit\u201d.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE
\n<\/span>\"A<\/span><\/h3>\n

Why do people stop?<\/strong> They only use apps and expect quick results.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What can help?
\n<\/strong>Short regular practice<\/strong>, 5\u201315 minutes a day works better than long sessions once in a while.<\/span>
\nStart to use the language straight away<\/strong>, speak with others, write, or think in it, even if you make mistakes.<\/span>
\nMake it fun<\/strong>, listen to music, watch tv programmes or films, or follow recipes in that language.<\/span>
\nSet simple goals<\/strong>, for example, \u201cHave a 5-minute chat\u201d.<\/p>\n

<\/span><\/span><\/span>Try thinking this way<\/strong>, learning by practicing regularly in real life, not just with a screen.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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STOP \/ REDUCE DRINKING ALCOHOL
\n<\/span>\"A<\/h3>\n

Why do people stop?<\/strong> They may feel like they are missing out at social events or feel social pressure.<\/p>\n

What can help?
\n<\/strong>Remember your reason, <\/strong>to reset your habits, for health benefits such as better sleep, more energy, lower blood pressure and improved mood, or saving money.
\nAdd, don\u2019t just take away,<\/strong> use the money you save to add something to improve your wellbeing such as a spa day.
\nExperiment with alternatives, <\/strong>try alcohol free drinks or learn how to make mocktails.
\nTry something new<\/strong> like bowling, minigolf, games nights or karaoke.<\/p>\n

Try thinking this way, <\/strong>instead of thinking about what you are giving up, think about what you can gain.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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READ MORE
\n<\/span>\"A<\/span><\/h3>\n

Why do people stop?<\/strong> They set goals which are too big or competitive with others.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can help?
\n<\/strong><\/span>Set realistic goals,<\/strong> even one page a day keeps the habit going.
\nKeep reading material nearby, <\/strong>on your phone, by your bed, in your bag, or as an audiobook.
\n<\/span>Try something new, <\/strong>such as a different genre or an audiobook.
\nChange your habits,<\/strong> read during time you usually watch TV or listen to audio books on your work commute.<\/span><\/p>\n

Try thinking this way, <\/strong>reading should be for fun, so find something that you enjoy and go at your own pace.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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REDUCE SCREEN TIME OR SOCIAL MEDIA USE
\n<\/span>\"Someone<\/h3>\n

Why people stop? <\/strong>They try to quit completely without changing their habits.<\/p>\n

What can help?
\n<\/strong>Notice when you scroll on your phone,<\/strong> is it when bored, stressed, or waiting.
\nMake it harder to spend long periods of time at your screens,<\/strong> set screen time limits on your devices, remove apps from your phone, log out, or change your phone to greyscale.
\nTry different activities,<\/strong> such as reading, going for a walk, writing, crafting, or listening to music.
\nCreate no-screen times in your day,<\/strong> at meals, during your lunch break, or in the first hour of the day.<\/p>\n

Try thinking this way,<\/strong> 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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\"Mr<\/p>\n

Mr Lender is a multi-award winning lender and is rated five stars on Trustpilot by customer reviews. So why would you choose anyone else for your short term loans?<\/p>\n

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