How to Set New Year’s Resolutions Effectively

How to create a new goal for the new year and not give up.

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It’s almost the beginning of a new year again and you’re feeling motivated and ready to make positive changes in your life. You set a few new year’s resolutions and you’re feeling good about your chances of achieving them. But as the weeks and months go by, you start to lose steam. You find yourself slipping back into old habits and before you know it, your resolutions are a distant memory.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Many people struggle to stick to their new year’s resolutions, but there are a few strategies you can use to help you stay on track.

Here are some tips to not give up on your new year’s resolutions:

1. Make your goals specific and achievable: It’s important to set specific, achievable goals rather than broad, vague ones. For example, instead of resolving to “exercise more,” set a specific goal of going to the gym three times a week. This will make it easier to track your progress and stay motivated.
2. Break your goals down into smaller steps: If you have a big, overwhelming goal, it can be helpful to break it down into smaller, more manageable steps. For example, if your goal is to save more money, you might set a goal to save a certain amount…