{"id":1306,"date":"2025-02-18T18:02:49","date_gmt":"2025-02-18T18:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hwfmagazine.com\/chicago\/?p=1306"},"modified":"2025-02-19T05:59:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T05:59:38","slug":"new-year-new-you-why-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-make-them-stick","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hwfmagazine.com\/chicago\/new-year-new-you-why-resolutions-fail-and-how-to-make-them-stick\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year, New You: Why Resolutions Fail and How to Make Them Stick"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With a new year comes renewed promises to ourselves, especially about healthy habits. For example, you might say, “This is the year I will lose weight or focus on exercise.” However, these New Year\u2019s resolutions can quickly fall by the wayside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If this sounds like you, know you are not alone. Statistically speaking, 23% of people quit after one week<\/a>. Only 57% stick to resolutions for one month, and just 9% go all the way. As depressing as that sounds, New Year\u2019s Resolutions come from a good place. They are a desire to do or feel better. It\u2019s the approach that tends to trip people up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where Did the Idea of New Year\u2019s Resolutions Come From?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to History.com, the ancient Babylonians<\/a> made the first New Year\u2019s resolutions more than 4,000 years ago. Today, the practice continues, especially with younger people. A Pew Research Survey found that 49% of people<\/a> making resolutions are between 18 and 29. The numbers drop as ages increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common resolutions involve healthy habits. A new year means a fresh start, which is a motivating concept, especially when it comes to feeling and looking better. It is also a trendy thing to do. How many times does someone ask you about New Year\u2019s resolutions each year? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Are New Year\u2019s Resolutions Such a Challenge?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The answer to that question is almost as old as the practice itself. There are different reasons why people don\u2019t keep their resolutions beyond \u201cQuitters Day,\u201d which is the second Friday in January. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The simple answer for many is their goals are not realistic. If you resolve to go to the gym every single day, chances are you will fail. Few people can keep up an exercise schedule like that, and the goal doesn\u2019t allow for rest or days when you just can\u2019t make it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another common issue is resolutions that are too vague. Goals need to be measurable for them to be achievable. If you promise to lose weight in the next year, you may be less motivated without an actual goal to achieve, like 20 pounds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or, you may choose an actionable, measurable resolution but fail to create a strategy to support it. How are you planning to lose that weight? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are New Year\u2019s Resolutions Worth the Effort? <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When approached with the right mindset, New Year\u2019s health resolutions can be a powerful tool for personal growth. They provide a yearly opportunity to identify areas for improvement and set goals to work towards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is a downside to the practice, as well. Failing year after year to achieve a goal can be depressing. Still, never making goals will do more damage to your self-confidence than not seeing a resolution to fruition. The right New Year\u2019s resolution might change your life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Year\u2019s resolutions are also a practical way to determine what you can and can\u2019t do. I was one of those people who resolved to go to the gym daily, but I learned the hard way that it was an unattainable goal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if I didn\u2019t keep that promise, I could assess my abilities. When I realized that every day wasn\u2019t going to happen, I reevaluated my schedule and determined that three days a week made more sense. Use these experiences as learning opportunities. Remember, progress is progress, no matter how small. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Can You Find Success With Your New Year\u2019s Resolutions?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Take a more thoughtful approach to making New Year\u2019s resolutions this year. Here are some tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Don\u2019t overwhelm yourself with goals. Choose one or two that you want to focus on. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Select realistic goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Create a strategy to meet your goal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Don\u2019t be afraid to make adjustments if necessary. If you set the goal too high, lower it to a level you can manage. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Finally, be kind to yourself. If you fail occasionally, get back on that horse and keep at it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Sticking to resolutions can be challenging, but it is possible if you approach it with the right attitude and plan. Don\u2019t expect perfection; just focus on your goals and move forward, not backward.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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