{"id":6805,"date":"2018-01-10T20:08:28","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T04:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wou.edu\/westernjournal\/?p=6805"},"modified":"2018-01-10T20:08:28","modified_gmt":"2018-01-11T04:08:28","slug":"conquering-new-years-resolution-drop-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wou.edu\/westernhowl\/conquering-new-years-resolution-drop-off\/","title":{"rendered":"Conquering the New Year\u2019s resolution drop-off"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Caity Healy | Lifestyle Editor<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019re officially into the second week of the new year. In other words, we\u2019re officially into the part of the year where people begin throwing their resolutions out the window and giving up on their goals entirely. <\/span><\/p>\n

Like many, you probably started out strong. You kept up with your resolution every single day, and slowly you started allowing yourself to push all of it aside. If this sounds familiar, or you can feel yourself getting eerily close to this outcome, then it\u2019s time to buckle down and focus on ways to stay consistent. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your outcome often depends on the resolution you set in the first place. If you haven\u2019t set one yet, it\u2019s not too late. Refer to our online article titled \u201cSetting the new year up for success\u201d to learn what makes a proper resolution. However, if you already set one, and it follows all the guidelines of a realistic goal, then you can depend on the fact that with your willpower and determination, an ideal outcome will be reached.<\/span><\/p>\n

First of all, to maintain your goal, you need to hold yourself accountable. Write down what you want to do and how often, and check it off as you go. Being able to put it in writing that you accomplished what you wanted to do will not only feel rewarding, but it will also be proof to yourself that you\u2019re making progress and make it easier to track. You could even go as far as to put it in your planner. That way, it\u2019s not something in the back of your mind, it\u2019s an actual part of your daily schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you are someone who struggles with reaching goals on your own, you may want to consider looking to a friend. Having someone there to motivate you and keep you pushing will force you to work even harder at whatever your goal may be.<\/span><\/p>\n

Second, review your resolution. Are you already failing in the second week? Perhaps the problem isn\u2019t you; it may be that you simply set a resolution that is just impossible to reach. This is an easy fix. You can still reach the same goal in smaller increments. For example, if your goal was to workout five times a week, just cut it down to three. If that gets too easy, make it four, and then eventually five. You don\u2019t have to meet your resolution all at once- time things out according to your own ability. <\/span><\/p>\n

Third, if you\u2019re comfortable enough, make it public. Tell your family, friends, or if you\u2019re feeling courageous, even tell social media what your resolution is. Some people find it rewarding to be able to post updates on what they are doing. Also, you\u2019ll have support from a large group of people who want to see you succeed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fourth, don\u2019t let yourself give up. Say your goal was to eat healthy, and you chose fast food every day this year. So what? We all start somewhere. You slipped up, so forgive yourself and move on. Trust in yourself, and trust your determination, and you will start reaching your goal. Even if it\u2019s a slow process, any progress is better than none. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Contact the author at chealy16@mail.wou.edu<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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