New year, New you, New Resolutions ? Here's how to Stick to your resolutions!

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Happy New year to and may 2018 be very great if not good to you and your family! So many people as with myself, find themselves in that awkward spot, where your find yourself writing down all kinds of resolutions - but more importantly do we actually stick to those resolutions?

Tick down those resolutions that's what we all want, whether its Losing weight, exercising, or getting a new qualification or something much more simpler, like using less foul language.. yes that could be  a new years resolution too. Often we start out huge, and go for the most unattainable new years resolution, and end up all anxious about achieving it, and finally just give up. Yes, that sounds like each and every single year to me. However, this year I have a plan of action. Make you resolutions realistic, that way you will have a bigger chance to actually stick to it, and work on it during the year and actually achieve it.  Below are a few pointers on how to do it.

1.  Start small: Stick to making resolutions you can actually keep.  If you plan to lose weight, stick to exercising two to three days a week, without putting too much pressure on yourself.  Also, eat healthier meals, and keep track of your progress. This way when you having a bad day, go back to your progress sheets and inspire yourself to get back on the horse 😉

2.  Change one behavior at a time: Unhealthy behavior develops over time right.  So in order to reach your goals why not join or form support groups. I.e: Coworkers could start forming a quit smoking group. Having someone in your corner is always helpful right!

3.  Don't be too hard on yourself: Its ok to mess up every now and then, no one is perfect! Don't give up if you experience a mess up. Get up and go on again, give it another go and another and another..

Hopefully, these tips will come to mind when you think about your new year's resolutions, or even when you have had a mess up. Whichever it may be, remember you are not alone and somewhere out there, someone else has chosen the exact same resolution(s) as you, and if they can go for it and achieve it so can you! ✌ This is your year, 2018 MAKE IT COUNT!