New Year's resolutions are personal for some people while for others they are something to be declared for all to hear (or read on Facebook). I've already heard, "I don't make resolutions because I never keep them and neither does anyone else..." There may be a bit of truth to this but why be such a downer? Even if you don't manage to see the changes through the end of the year, even a few days of change can be a good thing. If you get to bed earlier for only a couple weeks you have done your body some good. It's also quite possible that in that time you'll discover the value of good sleep thus try harder for the next 11.5 months to occasionally get in bed earlier! Maybe you give up soda, smoking or fast food... perhaps you choose to read before bed instead of posting on Facebook... text less and talk more... smile more and complain less.... whatever it is... keep in mind that if you change ONLY 1% each day... in a month's time you will be 1/3 better than when you started!
Accountability
Keeping your goals personal is certainly not a bad thing, but sharing with at least person creates accountability and increases the likelihood you will succeed. Consider creating a small group with similar goals and encourage each other throughout the year.
Choosing a Goal
There is plenty of research out there telling us to minimize the number of goals we set and to choose something within reach and with real value – I'd like to suggest at least one of your goals be something that benefits someone other than yourself. Volunteering? Taking a few minutes to reach out to a grandparent would make their day and make you feel pretty good, too. Donate? (while cleaning out your closet or basement).
OK. You knew this was coming
When setting your goals keep in mind you were given ONE body. If you're afraid you won't follow through with a specific goal (go to yoga, lift weights, run a marathon) maybe resolve to simply be better to your body... in variety of ways... the first of which is get to the Fit Pit!
