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<\/p>\nIf we want to reach our goals, we\u2019re supposed to identify what they are, figure out a plan for how we\u2019re going to get there, and measure our results along the way to see how we\u2019re doing. That\u2019s Personal Development 101. New Year’s Resolutions are supposed to hone in on this improvement instinct and help us achieve our goals in a new year. However, today I’m going to talk about how most people fail at New Year’s resolutions \u2014 and how you can do better.<\/p>\n
Before I tell you about how to achieve your New Year’s resolutions, let\u2019s look more deeply at the tradition. Making New Year’s resolutions is incredibly common. In fact, I\u2019d say the majority of people we work with make New Year\u2019s resolutions.<\/p>\n
Of those who do, vast majorities are successful for that first week, but \u2014 unsurprisingly \u2014 by the end the month the numbers start to fall. By the end of six months, the amount of successes are basically non-existent.<\/p>\n
Studies have shown that from those who made a New Year\u2019s resolution, only 8% of them are consistently successful with it.<\/p>\n
The odds don\u2019t look so great, true or true? That’s why\u00a0you\u2019re probably thinking, \u201cWhy the hell should I bother making New Year’s resolutions, if there is a good chance I won\u2019t succeed?\u201d<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s why\u2026<\/p>\n
When it comes down to it, this is the difference between successful and unsuccessful people. Successful people make decisions and stick to them, and unsuccessful people don\u2019t. You\u2019re either dead serious and 100% committed, or you\u2019re not. There is no in-between.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s really that simple.<\/p>\n
Do I believe in resolutions? No not really. I don\u2019t like them. Instead, I like goals, and I like intentions. I think resolutions are overrated, but I love the idea behind them.<\/p>\n
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I think it’s fine to look at an area you want improve or need to fix, make a commitment, and then do it. However, I think our society has lost sight of the process itself. Your New Year’s resolutions shouldn’t feel like a list where you want to change EVERYTHING.<\/p>\n
As a matter of fact, that\u2019s the worst thing you can do. If you follow that formula, you’re setting yourself up for failure. That\u2019s what unsuccessful people do. Instead, remember we are creatures of habit. You either have successful habits or unsuccessful habits.<\/p>\n
We want you to build successful habits, so here\u2019s what I believe is your best chance to succeed.<\/p>\n
First, only pick something that you\u2019re SUPER serious and set on changing. Something that you know deep down in your bones you want to make this thing happen. This isn\u2019t something that would be \u2018nice to have\u2019 or would be \u2018great if it was different.\u2019 No, that\u2019s a surefire way to fail. Pick something that’s a necessity for you to work on.<\/p>\n
Once you have some ideas of what those necessities might be, then I want you to pick only ONE resolution for now.<\/p>\n
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Why only one?<\/p>\n
Well, because the key here is to start small and create a win for yourself. When you do this, you create confidence; you create momentum; and you move into more and more action. If you have too many things going on, there’s a very good chance you won\u2019t be able to do it all. You\u2019ll likely forget or get overwhelmed, and you\u2019ll slowly but surely start to fade away from what you wanted to achieve.<\/p>\n
That’s why you need to stick to just ONE resolution for now. Only once you begin to engrain this resolution, and it becomes part of your everyday life can you add a new resolution.<\/p>\n
Fair? I hope you said yes.<\/p>\n
And that\u2019s it. Pretty simple, yes? It\u2019s not anymore complicated than that.<\/p>\n
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Despite what sounds like bad odds of being successful with resolutions, people who make\u00a0New Year’s resolutions are 10-times more likely to be successful at achieving their goals than those who didn’t set resolutions.<\/p>\n
Duh, right?! You can\u2019t be successful at something you haven\u2019t defined yet! That’s why you need to make sure you do something this year to improve your life and make it better than last year.<\/p>\n
In summary, whatever resolution you make for the coming year, decide now how important it is to you, knowing deep down in your bones that fear, outdated habits, or obstacles are not going to be enough to keep you from meeting your goals.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t waste your time with things you aren\u2019t SUPER serious about (for now).<\/p>\n
And pick ONE resolution to start, no more!<\/p>\n
I wish you nothing but the best of luck and good fortune in this upcoming year.<\/p>\n
This has been a great year for myself and Harv Eker International. We have a lot of amazing new teachings coming your way in 2020. Make sure you\u2019re subscribed to our weekly lessons so you don\u2019t miss a beat.<\/p>\n
For Your Freedom,<\/p>\n
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