Most people's New Year's resolutions last only a very short time. If you really want to change something in your life, it takes perseverance but also a specific idea of what it should be. British management portal Management Today recommends the following steps:
1. Decide what you want
Specify your goal in as much detail as possible. You need to know what specific behaviours will bring you to the goal within a specific timeframe.
2. Determine your goal positively
Name what you want - not what you don't want. A name also the benefits you will gain by meeting your goal.
3. Boost your chances
By writing your goal on a paper, you will double your chances of success. You will also boost your chances when sharing the commitment with your loved ones and asking someone to watch your progress.
4. Clarify possible obstacles
Nobody knows you better than yourself, so you will surely know what can demotivate you. Watch out for people in your surroundings, too, and don't be discouraged by them.
5. Celebrate your progress
Give yourself a reward for the new things that you learn.
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