Wishing You A Happy New Year and A Healthy 2011 From UB Staff
Evanston, IL - 12/31/10 - Teach old resolutions new tricks with UB's Joyce Marter. Yes you can create successful New Year's resolutions. Consider:
Make it about building on strengths, don't focus on filling deficits
Don't begin with how we are less than we should be. Fulfillment doesn't mean we acquire certain things, and then we will somehow be whole and successful. Don't focus on what is lacking in your life, or what keeps you from attaining your ideals. This type of negative thinking negatively impacts self esteem and may leave you feeling depressed or down on yourself.
Keep it reasonable
For instance in your professional life, it is wise to set goals that are SMART (specific, measurable, actionable, realistic and timely.) Anything that too vague or takes too long to achieve will fail. Consider breaking a larger goal into smaller objectives – a more productive way to go.
People fail in their New Year’s resolutions also because they have not set up support systems to achieve their goals. You need to people in your life who want you to succeed, and can help measure increasing success. Therapy and counseling can also be a good source of support.
Learn These Words for better Resolutions: