KEEPING THOSE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS: EFFECTIVE WAYS TO BECOME YOUR BEST SELF IN 2020

Every year, so many of us make resolutions to improve our lives but nearly 80 percent of us fail to achieve them. In fact, about 80 percent of us drop our resolutions by mid-February.

Why?  Because most of us set unattainable goals.  But here are some top tips to help you stick to your resolutions for 2020 and beyond.   

1). Accept responsibility for your own actions. Don’t blame others for the way your life turned out.

2). Always put yourself first. This isn’t selfish, but rather it’s the best form of self-care.

3). Be realistic – make one small change at a time.  Making a million dollars doesn’t happen overnight.

4). Forget the past and keep your sight in the future.

5). Become more self-aware.

6). Learn from others’ mistakes and experiences.

7). Think through decisions. Stop being impulsive.

8). Don’t let your emotions make decisions for you.

9). Don’t be afraid to reward yourself when you achieve a goal.

10). Be flexible. Things will not always go your way.

11). Avoid people that hold you back or put you down.

12). Try to read as much as possible. A worldview gives you an entirely new perspective on life.

13). During the difficult and challenging times, try to look at the positive side of things.

14). Put together a plan for what you want to achieve-then go after it.

15). Surround yourself with people who will bring out the better in you.

16). Strive for work-life balance.

17). Even when you’re afraid you’ll fail, keep a positive frame of mind.

18). Make new friends.

19). Get a new hobby.

20). Exercise more often.

21). Setbacks suck. Don’t give up though.

22). Humility is the key to winning at work and in life.

23). Forget the ego.

24). Always ask for what you want.

25). Eat more vegetables and fruits.

26). Help others when they need it.

27). Get more sleep.

28). Enhance your skills.

29). Be kind even to those who are mean.

30). Be patient.

31). Be mindful of the way you deal with your emotions.

32). Eliminate stress.

33). Don’t burn bridges. You never know when you will need someone.

34). Establish boundaries.

35). Be honest.

36). Remember, it’s not always about you.

37). Stay true to yourself. Never compromise your integrity.

38). Trust your instincts.

39). Don’t let your job or material possessions define who you are.

40). Make time for family.

41). Don’t take yourself so seriously.

42). Stop being hard on yourself.

43). Learn to relax.

44). Learn to accept the things you can’t control.

45). Stop caring so much what others think of you.

46). Look at the long-term.

47). Avoid toxic friends.

48). Keep your dreams to yourself because someone will always shatter them.

49). Smile more.

50). Appreciate your family.

51). Measure your success.

52). Remember, you are in control of your own happiness.

53). Meditate more.

54). Get rid of the clutter

55). Remember, if you’re alive, it’s not the end of the world.