WHY YOU FAIL NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
Welcome 2025!
It’s a New Year with 12 months, 365 days, and 8,760 hours to set out and achieve the resolutions we’ve set for ourselves. Whether 2024 was a good year or a bad year, we have the ability to make this year even greater.
Although the year has just started, we shouldn’t look at the time ahead with the perspective of “I have plenty of time.” Time is one of life’s greatest values and luxuries, it’s up to us to use it wisely. Before you know it, summer will arrive, and you’ll realize half the year is already gone. Time moves faster than we think, I still can’t fathom that we’re already a week into 2025.
Now is the time to start setting yourself up to achieve your goals and resolutions. Whether it’s getting in shape, starting that business, or talking to that guy or girl, the time is now.
WHY DO MOST PEOPLE FAIL?
When a New Year rolls around, it brings the feeling of a “fresh start.” There’s a rush of motivation because new beginnings spark excitement and optimism. And while it does feel like a fresh start, the truth is you don’t need to wait on New Years for a fresh start. You can start fresh in February, May, or October. There’s no expiration date on taking action toward a goal. One of life’s greatest gifts is the ability to start anytime. If you told yourself back in November or December, “When 2025 comes, I’ll focus on getting back in shape” or “I’ll start my business idea,” you’ve already set yourself up for failure. Why not start now?
Instead of saying:
“When 2025 comes, I’m going to focus on getting back in shape,”
Try this:
“When 2025 comes, I’ll stay consistent with my fitness journey.”
Instead of waiting for the New Year to begin your business idea, say:
“I’ll keep making small, consistent progress toward my business goals.”
What are “inch by inch” goals?:
A new goal is exciting! Who doesn’t get excited about improving their health, finances, or skills? I know my heart races when I think about all the things I want to achieve. But it’s important to approach goals with caution. It’s great to have multiple goals, but we must work toward them in inches, not yards.
For example: If your goal is to hit the gym every day for an hour, start small. Begin with 15 minutes for the first two weeks. Then, increase to 30 minutes for another two weeks and finally build up to an hour.
If you’re familiar with the term “progressive overload” in fitness, the same principle applies to any goal. Start too strong, and you’ll likely burn out before you finish the race.
Focus on making small, consistent plays to build the stamina and mental toughness needed to reach your goals.
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TIPS:
• JOURNAL/WRITE THINGS DOWN: I can’t stress enough how powerful it is to write your goals down. Studies show that writing goals increases the likelihood of achieving them. If your goal is to hit the gym four times a week, work on your business, or finish that script:
Write it down every morning.
Hold yourself accountable.
Cross it off your list when completed.
Make journaling and writing down your to do list part of your morning routine. Revisit it throughout the day to keep yourself on track.
• START EARLY: The early bird really does get the worm. Approach any high achiever or successful individual, and I guarantee they’ll tell you that they key to their success is early mornings.
Starbucks CEO, Howard Schultz starts his day at 6am and heads straight to the gym. The former CEO of Twitter, Jack Dorsey starts his day at 5am and goes on a 6 mile run. The CEO of Disney Bob Iger gets up at 4:30am, makes his breakfast and reads before he tackles the rest of his hectic schedule.
Most high achievers swear by their morning routine and contribute their success to it. You don’t have to have the same routine as everyone else, but I believe It’s prudent to have a morning routine that sets you up for success and keeps your momentum moving forwards to tackle any task that stands ahead of you.
It’s good to implement relaxing days but you MUST be consistent with getting up early if you want to have any chance of achieving your goals for 2025.
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• PRIORITIZE: Distractions are everywhere. Friends might invite you out, but if you haven’t completed your task or have an early morning ahead, you need to make a choice. The art of prioritizing is essential for mastering your mind, body, and craft. Sometimes, prioritizing means:
Saying no to a night out because you need sleep.
Choosing your long-term goals over short-term pleasures.
If your friends truly care about you, they’ll understand. And if you ever find yourself on the edge of making a poor decision, pause and ask:
“Is this choice going to benefit me in the long run?”
I’m not saying you should never go out or have fun, social interaction is important! But align your choices with your goals. When you want something bad enough, you’ll make it happen
STOP WAITING!! The time to work towards your goals is right now! Stop focusing on material outside of your control, focus on what you can be in control of, and that is your actions. The path to success can be a lonely road. You may lose friends along the way when you truly start prioritizing yourself, but if you remain consistent you will be rewarded.
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