What are New Year’s resolutions

            From the dictionary, the definition states: a tradition in which a person is determined to maintain good practices, change a trait or behavior, etc. This is within the beginning of the calendar year of course. If this has ruffled all your feathers, let me try to explain the purpose of making New Year’s resolutions so you know egg xactly what we are hatching out. Oh, I forgot again, we are discussing New Year’s resolutions, not chickens.

Why do we make New Year's resolutions and what is the point if we are not going to follow through with them?

            Well, this is a two-part question. Let’s answer the first part. We make New Year’s resolutions because they are traditions, and who doesn't want to stop traditions… huh? I also believe it makes us feel good. And we love to feel good. Nana, nana, nana, na. We knew that we would now. Nana, nana, nana, na. Oh sorry, I am in a groove. Some other factors could be external pressures like a physician telling you to make a change or a family member asking if you can spend more time with them, living longer and many others.

            Now for the second part: what is the point in making them if we are going to quit in a couple of weeks? I think the number one factor is change. Change is difficult and many people have a hard time with this process and I also struggle with this.   people do not like it. Making a New Year’s resolution requires commitment and effort I believe it's safe to say that some people have a mindset that says, “OK, if I make a New Year’s resolution, then I am finished. This is not true exactly. Yes, you have made a commitment to change something, whether that means eating healthier or exercising more, but you have not taken the necessary steps to fulfill the change. another fact is that only 6% commit to tradition while the majority (94%) don’t. I believe this is because people that try to commit, don't have a clear and comprehensive plan to go over and over in the mind. Maybe all they need is a written and detailed description of what the person wants to achieve. Let’s say, you are trying to commit to exercise more. Well, how do you do that? First you would want to get a gym membership. Then, you would ask a friend or family member to work out with you and hold you accountable. Furthermore, your friend could check on you if you accidentally skip a day. Another factor could be that we may set the wrong resolutions or make unreasonable or unfamiliar goals for ourselves. Some call the second Friday in January” Quitter’s Day” due to the fact that people are most likely to give up on their New Year’s resolutions.

The other side of the picture

            Now, I KNOW WHAT YOU'RE THINKING… fcome on, New Year’s resolutions, they can't be all bad. I still want to make them, but I don't have a plan in place well, you're in Some people just go with the flow and fly by the seat of their pants I believe that those people think that it’s more efficient this way. For example, if a person makes a New Year’s resolution without planning but they are the type of person that goes with the flow they might decide to do something like eating healthier or exercise more. Rather than planning their steps or action they take, the person might say, “well, I don't really have a plan, but maybe that's not a bad thing. Suppose I can just wing it and see what happens!” For starters, it could be something as simple as eating more protein or getting out and going for a walk. If for some reason, you end up skipping a day, you might think to yourself, nope, not anymore songs. You might think, “oh darn, I just skipped a day! I should start over!” Then you’re like, “Wait, I don't have to start over! There's no harm in skipping one day. Another key factor is motivation. I believe with motivation, you can do anything, except drive a car, oh wait, only people who are visually impaired would understand. The definition of motivation is a reason or set of reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way. Maybe you want to get stronger or run a 5K (3.1 miles.) Well, the first thing you should probably do is get a gym membership now when you wake up in the morning and decide to go to the gym, you will be motivated to keep your resolution. I think it also helps to take baby steps.

            Making a New Year’s resolution could be hard and scary, but if you think about it, we have explored some tips for you to make it easier. Whether it’s making a New Year’s resolution to become healthier or spend time socializing more, I believe everything you do makes it all worthwhile!