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Happy New Year! It's that time of year where
many of us make New Year's resolutions. You know,
promises like losing weight, saving more money,
or eating less Pizza Bagels. But have you ever
wondered why so many of these resolutions end up
failing? According to US News and World Report,
a staggering 80% of New Year's resolutions fail
by February. But why? Are we such failures? No,
no, there has to be science
behind this. Cue the intro.
Hey there, welcome to Life Noggin. One
major reason for failure is unrealistic
goals. It's crucial to know what your
goals are, why they're important to you,
and how achieving them will actually impact
your life. A 2014 study found that 35% of
resolutions fail due to unrealistic goals,
33% because people don't track progress,
and 23% simply forgot about their resolutions.
Yeah, it happens. Write these goals out, people!
We're making positive changes in the New
Year. Without a clear starting point or
a realistic plan, the journey ahead may seem
too challenging, leading many to quit before
they even start. Discouragement plays a big role
too. When progress is slow or obstacles arise,
it's easy to question the value of your goals.
This can lead to a snowball effect of negativity,
causing you to give up entirely. Having a
support system, maybe a friend to help hold you
accountable and offer words of encouragement,
helps tremendously in staying the course.
Sometimes, and this is a hard pill to swallow,
we're just not ready for change. Readiness
for change is crucial. If the goals you set
aren't aligned with your current priorities
or life stage, it's tough to stay committed.
Your goals might be ahead of their time.
So, what can you do to succeed? First,
we're going to be specific about your
goals and understand why they're important.
Next, anticipate the obstacles and plan how
to overcome them. You'll feel ready to power
through when things inevitably go wrong. Then,
we want to try and break down your goals
into smaller, manageable tasks so they
don't seem as scary. This goal was big and
scary, but now it's so cute. Yes, it is.
And finally, create a system of accountability,
whether it's telling a friend, joining a group,
or using technology to track your progress. It's
also fascinating to note, real quick, that people
often choose flexible plans for themselves but
advise others to be more structured. Research
shows that adding detail and structure to a plan
significantly increases the chances of success.
Remember, failing to stick to a resolution doesn't
make you a failure. It's all about learning and
adjusting your approach. As long as you keep
getting back up and working towards your goal,
or just bettering yourself in general, you haven't
failed. So, if you've struggled in the past,
try these strategies and see if they make
a difference. And if you stick with your
New Year's goal well into March, you're
already doing better than a lot of people.
So, what are your New Year's resolutions?
Share them in the comments below, and let's
support each other in making them a reality.
You can come back to this video to track your
progress or offer words of encouragement to
everyone. You and other people may really need
it. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe;
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or click here to watch this video. As always,
my name is Blocko. This has been Life
Noggin. Don't forget to keep on thinking.
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