Can you believe that 2022 is right around the corner? That means it’s time to start thinking about what goals you want to accomplish in the new year! Setting New Year’s resolutions is fun, but keeping up with them can be a challenge. Need some assistance in coming up with a successful strategy to meet your goals? Here are some helpful tips for how to stay focused and achieve your dreams in the new year.

Be Realistic and Create a Measurable Goal

When making New Year’s resolutions, some of us like to dream big, but the surest way to fall short of your goal is to make your goal unattainable. Strive for a goal that is attainable and measurable by making it specific, so you have a clear target to aim for. For example, if you want to change your lifestyle, just focus on one aspect at a time.

Set Yourself Up For Success

Have you ever felt really motivated to accomplish your goal only to have your motivation wane a couple of weeks into the new year? It’s okay, we’ve all been there. Plan for your dips of motivation by making your good habits convenient. Are you trying to eat healthier? Prep veggies ahead of time and hide the chips towards the back of your kitchen pantry.

Pick A Start Date

Since you’re setting a New Year’s resolution, the expectation is that you start trying to work towards your goal on January first. Don’t start on January first if you aren’t ready. Make sure you’re committed to achieving your goal and come up with a plan before you start. Whether you start on January fifth or you wait until mid-February, it’s still your resolution for the New Year.

Track Your Progress

Are you making huge moves to accomplish your resolution? That’s fantastic! Make sure you track your progress visually so you can see how far you’ve come. Create a chart or a spreadsheet to record your big wins and keep a record of your overall journey. A visualization of your progress is a great source of inspiration when you’re having a tough week and need a reminder of how awesome you are doing.

Keep Going

You probably won’t hit the bullseye every day, and that’s okay! Obsessing over the occasional slip-up won't help you in your pursuit of progress. It’s important to keep on trying even during the times where you’re not feeling the most motivated. If a resolution has totally run out of steam by mid-February, don't despair. You can start over any time of the year. You’ve got this!

We hope these tips will help you stay motivated and on track to becoming your best self!