Top 10 Most Common New Year’s Resolutions

3. Limit resolutions to a manageable amount

Spreading oneself too thin by making too many resolutions is a typical error. We all wish to pick up 25 new languages, 15 new talents for the workplace, and get rid of 5 old habits, but we are not superhuman. Having too many resolutions is a terrific method to not reach the numerous goals you have set for yourself since we only have so much focus to devote to self-improvement.

You should thus compile a manageable set of resolutions for the next year. The difficult aspect is identifying that limited list of priorities. Knowing how to prioritize is the key in this situation.

Here is a task that will assist you in determining what matters most in your life. All you need is a wall, a post-it pad, and a pen.

1. Write anything you want to accomplish for self-improvement purposes on a post-it
2. Each post-it only gets one discreet tactic
3. Place each post-it on the wall
4. Go crazy – use as many post-its as possible
5. Group together similar post-its
6. Place the topics you feel strongly about at the top of the wall
7. Put the topics you feel “meh” about on the bottom
8. Spend a lot of time thinking about the order of the first 3-5 post-it (groups)

As you may expect, step #8 takes the longest because it determines the resolutions you will make for this year.

The last piece of the puzzle in this situation is being aware of your specific bandwidth and constraints. In light of this, you should prioritize your most important tasks while weighing how much attention you can actually provide a resolve.

One resolution successfully executed is preferable than many resolves badly executed.

4. Be specific

It’s simple to make inadequate goals for resolutions, which might result in poor follow through. Fortunately, using the SMART goal planning framework helps make your objectives more effective.

SMART goals are:

• Specific – Explain the resolution as plainly as you can. For instance, giving up smoking is preferable than maintaining good health. Although “being healthy” is a good thing, there are several interpretations of the statement.
• Measurable – Quantify your resolution if possible, i.e. I will lose 10% of my body weight.
• Attainable – Make a choice for a tough but realistic aim. It would be fantastic to make 100 friends this year, but it definitely won’t be easy. On the other hand, it is feasible to make 10 new pals.
• Relevant – Keep it relevant to your priorities and goals. See motivation section above!
• Time-sensitive – Give yourself a time-frame in which to achieve a goal. A deadline will instill some urgency and provide a time when you can celebrate your success.