Struggling to keep on top of those New Year’s resolutions? Aren’t we all. These tips should help keep you on track if you set the bar too high.
31. Create a vision board
Take visualisation one step further by actually making a visual representation of your resolution.
A “vision board” can simply be images and phrases made into a collage to inspire you toward your goal.
“Grounding techniques like this help you stay focused and help you visualise your dreams,” Dr. Serani says.
Hang your vision board in your home or office as a reminder to stay on track.
32. Keep a journal
Writing down both your intentions themselves and your experiences along the way can help you achieve success, says entrepreneur and motivational speaker Tony Robbins.
“Write your goals down – not on a computer, but on paper, or in a journal,” Robbins told CNBC.
“There’s something that happens when we write something down.”
Studies have shown journaling can actually make you happier, and a happy mindset is crucial for success.
33. Make sure you are self-motivated
To truly succeed, your motivation has to come from within, because outside pressure rarely works.
“Think about why you want to make the change – is it important to you, or is it mostly influenced by others, like your doctor, your spouse, or a friend?”
Deborah Tate, MD, an obesity and behavioural researcher at the University of North Carolina, told the US-based National Institutes of Health.
“Research suggests that if it’s something you really want for yourself, if it’s meaningful to you, you’re more likely to stick to it.”