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Ready, Set, Go: Five Tips to Achieve New Year Resolutions

By Dr. Ali Irani in Physiotherapy

Apr 24 , 2023 | 3 min read

The onset of 2023 is a time for new beginnings, and for many of us, the New Year means setting resolutions to improve our lives. But with so many things to work on, it can be hard to know where to start. 

The key to achieving any goal is identifying and understanding it. Do you need to lose fat and build an admirable physique? Find a source of inspiration, understand how it may transform your life or health, and decide by when you wish to achieve the goal. 

Resolutions are multifaceted and self-realization of their importance is necessary while setting goals. Once you have a good understanding of your goals, it'll be much easier to come up with a plan of action and stay on track.

Never fear! We're here to help. Below are five tips for achieving your New Year's resolutions. Follow these simple steps and you'll be well on your way to a successful 2023.

Breaking Down Your Goals

One of the best ways to achieve your New Year's resolutions is to break them down into smaller, more manageable goals. This will help you to stay on track and avoid feeling overwhelmed.

For example, if your resolution is to lose weight, break it down into smaller goals such as eating healthy foods, exercising regularly, and reducing stress. Once you've achieved these smaller goals, you can then move on to the next step of your overall resolution.

By taking this step-by-step approach, you'll find that reaching your New Year's resolutions is much easier than you thought possible!

Setting Achievable Milestones

When it comes to resolutions, most people tend to aim high but end up disappointed when they don't achieve their goals. This year, why not try setting achievable milestones instead?

Breaking your goal down into smaller, more manageable steps makes it less daunting and more achievable. For example, if your goal is to lose weight, set a goal to lose one kilogram a week rather than trying to lose twenty kilograms a month.

This way, you can still celebrate your accomplishments along the way and you won't get discouraged if you have a bad day or two. Most importantly, you'll be more likely to reach your final goal!

Create an Action Plan

Achieving New Year's resolutions doesn't have to be an exercise in futility; it can be an exciting step toward self-improvement. To make sure your resolutions stick, it's important to come up with a plan. It's not enough to just have the desire; you need a strategy to help you stay on track.

Building an admirable physique involves holistic efforts with specific exercises, diet control, adequate sleep, and water intake followed over a period of time. Creating an action plan based on your physiotherapist’s advice is essential for success. You need to break down your goals into smaller, achievable steps and then schedule them out over time. It also helps to set realistic expectations and timelines with ‘small wins' rather than ‘overnight changes.’ 

Stay Motivated and Celebrate Successes

The fourth tip to achieve New Year's resolutions is to stay motivated and celebrate successes. It can be difficult to stay motivated for the entire year, so it's important to track progress and pat yourself on the back when you reach milestones.

Try setting small goals along the way leading up to your big resolution, and congratulate yourself when you accomplish them. Keeping a journal or online diary can also help make progress tangible, so you can look back in a few months and reflect on how far you have come. Furthermore, rewarding yourself with treats along the way, such as a spa day or a new outfit will help keep motivation levels up.

By staying motivated and celebrating success along the way, you'll be one step closer to achieving that resolution by the end of the year.

Redefine, Adjust and Move Forward

When setting goals and striving to achieve them, it's important to be flexible and redefine success as you go. Things won't always go according to plan, and that's okay! When this happens, it's important to make adjustments along the way, which will likely involve changing your focus in order to stay on track.

For example, if you've set a goal of exercising three times per week but can't seem to fit it into your schedule, try focusing instead on eating a more balanced diet or increasing your daily step count. This allows you to remain focused on healthier habits while still reaching your short-term goals.

If you're looking to achieve your New Year's resolutions this year, follow these five tips! By setting realistic goals, planning ahead, staying positive, putting in the effort, and staying accountable, you'll be on your way to a successful year. Good luck and have fun!


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