{"id":264,"date":"2013-12-31T10:30:20","date_gmt":"2013-12-31T15:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/faithandfinance\/?p=264"},"modified":"2013-12-31T10:30:20","modified_gmt":"2013-12-31T15:30:20","slug":"6-ways-to-make-new-year-resolutions-that-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.patheos.com\/blogs\/faithandfinance\/2013\/12\/31\/6-ways-to-make-new-year-resolutions-that-work\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Make New Year Resolutions That Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/head>

Every year resolutions are made for the New Year and start strong for the month of January. In the swing of things, you coast into February but then comes March. With tax season approaching, the resolutions take a back seat and it\u2019s all down hill from there.<\/p>\n

How can you make resolutions that last?<\/h1>\n

It starts before you even begin the newfound habits. Before you make your resolutions, start with the following in mind:<\/p>\n

1.Impactful<\/h2>\n

Your resolution must have meaning for YOUR life or it\u2019ll never stick. Making a resolution because someone else is doing it, or you\u2019re feeling the pressure from others will be difficult to keep up. If you make a goal to write a blog just because someone else is doing it\u2026you\u2019ll fail miserable. It needs to be something that has a purpose and that purpose must be meaningful for your life.<\/p>\n

2. Measurable<\/h2>\n

\u201cI want to get in shape\u201d is a measurable goal, but needs more specifics attached to it. \u201cI want to lose 10 pounds by March\u201d is a\u00a0 great goal that you can measure. Be sure to always add the specifics to your goal or else it\u2019s incomplete.<\/p>\n

3. Achievable<\/h2>\n

\u201cI want to run a marathon by February\u201d is not achievable for me (it\u2019s not measurable either). Be reasonable with your goals and set yourself up to win. Smaller goals that keep you on track are much better than a lofty goal that will bring discouragement if\u00a0 you miss it.<\/p>\n

4. Timely<\/h2>\n

Instead of making a resolution for the whole year, try breaking it down for the month. Every month, start with a new goal and\u00a0 work to meet it. You can even extend it to quarterly, but three months can even be a little long to sustain a brand new goal.<\/p>\n

5. Accountable<\/h2>\n

If there isn\u2019t any accountability attached to your resolution, how can you expect to be disciplined enough to complete them? I\u00a0 know my motivation is much stronger when someone else knows I am working on a goal. Try announcing your goal to your friends or using an accountability site like stickk.com<\/a> (very interesting site by the way).<\/p>\n

6. Lasting<\/h2>\n

If your goal is to lose weight and you meet your goal in the first six months, finish your resolution by keeping it off. If you don\u2019t\u00a0 make it lasting, you\u2019ll just be making the same goals for next year.<\/p>\n

I\u2019d be interested in knowing your resolutions for this next year! I\u2019ll be sharing the goals I have for Faith and Finance within the next few posts, so stay tuned!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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