While making resolutions can signify a fresh start  for many people, it might be a good idea to set impending goals before the new year begins. This action allows us to mentally prepare ourselves for the changes we plan to make. New Year’s resolutions should be about making beneficial changes in the months ahead.

Can making resolutions help us get closer to achieving our goals?

We should reflect on the past year and work on improving our lives as the new year begins. Making resolutions sets forth a personal challenge. We make promises to ourselves that should serve as a private roadmap for the next 12 months.

Resolutions also provide an opportunity for us to move toward the goals we want to achieve. Change can be difficult so we should remember to set goals that allow a mindset refresh in the new year:

• Re-evaluate our life choices.
• Be honest with ourselves about our current lifestyle.
• Prepare a list of lifestyle changes we want to make.
• Don’t try to overhaul our current routine. Instead, make changes that will improve our routine.
• Remain diligent and optimistic about sticking to our goals.

Whether we make one resolution or several, we must focus on reaching our goals and making positive changes throughout the year. Think about it, once we commit to change, we have already taken the first step to accomplish our goals.

Haven’t been completely successful with resolutions in the past?

No worries. We just need to choose goals that are obtainable and meaningful to us. After all, it’s a new year and a new beginning so we must give ourselves a good chance at success. Toast to 2022!