To keep up with resolutions, you need to give yourself space to enjoy life, relax, and take breaks between work and effort.
As the New Year approaches, millions of people are making a fresh start with renewed enthusiasm and dreams. People want to work on self-improvement and set ambitious goals, but by the end of February all plans and resolutions will be unfulfilled. It’s the same story every year.
According to many studies, only 12% tasted victory, and the majority failed to maintain their resolve by the end of February. Khaleej Times spoke with a psychologist to understand why New Year’s resolutions fail and how to overcome them.
Psychologists say the main focus in determining solutions should be sustainable and organic for yourself and your world. PsyD) said:
“Most New Year’s resolutions fail because they are not rational, sustainable, efficient, or specific,” says Dr. Mendonca. We forget to consider physical disabilities as well,” he added.
Reham Helal Abdelrahman Ali Ammar, Clinical Psychologist at NMC Royal Hospital – Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi Focuses on your values when deciding on New Year’s resolutions and achieving your goals by taking steps towards them said that it is necessary to select
“New Year’s resolutions fail because the goals are unrealistic, you can’t track your progress, and you don’t know the steps to take to reach your goals. Time management is necessary, including social and family support.” ” said Ammar.
Many people make a health resolution – to exercise more and be healthier. Psychologists say these statements are broad and, if broken down into specific, targeted goals, can be transformed into more attainable solutions. We can’t keep up with these resolutions because they don’t fit in. We decide to do something too grand, different, or drastic, so when we decide to do something for our health. Even though it feels like a burdensome job,” Dr. Mendonka said.
Experts believe that people who successfully achieve their New Year’s resolutions are those who use the plan-do-evaluate-adapt cycle. “Success rates are often highest among those who use both their head and heart to make strategic decisions, who rely on themselves and those around them for help and support, and who are humble about their ambitions,” Mendonka said. ‘ said. .
Psychologists believe that in order to reach our goals, we need to give ourselves space to enjoy life, relax, and take breaks between work and effort.
Ammar said to track progress quarterly or regularly, and insisted on avoiding short-term goals. “Successful people are people who are patient, self-reliant, passionate, and open to advice from others. You have to. Don’t consider everything.”
Tips from a psychologist for staying resolved:
- Make informed decisions — how happy are you with your life, what is good, what needs to change, what resources are available, and who to ask for help Check it out often to see if it’s possible.
- Keep your thoughts about the solution broad and give concrete steps to achieve the solution. Example: “I nurture my physical and mental well-being.” This includes taking care of your body, setting a routine, and surrounding yourself with the right people.
- Consider multiple options, even those that seem unreasonable at first. This will help you ultimately identify the most reasonable and sustainable alternatives and have a backup plan in case your chosen method doesn’t work or becomes boring.
- Keep it simple.
- Be open to reassessing and adapting your strategy from time to time.
- Visual reminders often help you stay focused on the goals you set to achieve (for example, setting up a vision board).
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