New Years Resolutions 102 – Identify the benefits

Remember the New Years resolution to get organized that got lost in the chaos?  Maybe that resolution to lose weight that’s buried under 5 new pounds?  Getting organized and losing weight are two of the most common New Years resolutions.  They are also two of the resolutions that are most often set aside.  There are two major reasons that this happens.

The first is societal norms instead of personal desire.  Our society tells people that thinner is better, but that’s not necessarily true.  Many of us our perfectly comfortable with our bodies, and many others would be if they did not succumb to societal pressure.  Of those who resolve to be more organized, many want to make that change to conform to societal standards of “organization.  If the chaotic organization style is what has worked for you, then you may not be as motivated to change it.

When you look to make a New Years resolution you need to know how that resolution will benefit you and determine if this is a benefit that you are looking for.  Getting organized does have a number of great benefits, but that’s not something that everyone else is looking for.  If your system is working well, the benefits of a change may not be enough.  Making a resolution is a fun little thing to do as part of a New Year tradition, but keeping one can also become a part of the tradition.

What’s in it for me?

You can ask that question when you are the one asking yourself to do things.  If you invest the time and energy realize your New Years resolution

1. What will you get for that?

2. Is this something you want or need?

3. How much do you want or need it?

4. What are you willing to do to get it?

When you answer these questions, write the answers down and keep them somewhere that you can have access to them.  If this is something that you will be working toward, keeping the goal in sight is very helpful.

Another reason that many people don’t follow through with their New Years resolutions is the functionality.  When you make a change, the process and the end result both need to fit into your life.  NYR 103 addresses this.

What ever you New Years Resolution is… Receive my best wishes for success.

DrJudiC

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