Today is January 10th, 2013. Are you still on track for those resolutions you made less than 2 weeks ago? If not, welcome to the club. If you are, CONGRATULATIONS, but you will "fail" soon too.
"Well OMG Karen, that's harsh!" I know it is, but it's not our fault and there is some good news here.
To sum up a Psychology Today article, human beings (and our four-legged companions, too!) simply are not in complete control of our brains. We are designed to fail. And I hear you asking, "So if I can't control myself, then why even bother?" We bother, and I encourage you to continue trying because you CAN succeed. Our resolutions need to become HABIT; not just an annual thought. Don't beat yourself up or stress out over "failed" efforts to keep your New Year's resolutions. You have to keep trying in order for this new habit, to become the norm.
Every day is a new day, a fresh start. (We survived the Mayan Apocalypse a month ago, we have to keep going right?!) The more you try (and stay positive doing so), the greater your odds of success. Furthermore, you never really start back at square one. You are never the same person you were when you first started the journey to lose those 20 pounds, start eating better, or stop smoking. You have learned something about yourself, you have improved, and you are a better person for not giving up.
Keep moving forward! As far as I am concerned, today is a great day to CONTINUE, not start over, on your path to ___(insert your resolution here)_____. A great way to increase your odds of success is to be held accountable. Tell your friends, coworkers, and family your goals and ask them to help you. If you see me eating unhealthy food or spending money, STOP ME! Remind me that I can lose 30 pounds and I want a bigger house and you are here to support me. I will do the same for you. Feel free to leave your resolutions in the comments.
As always, I am here to support you on your journey. Please feel free to contact me. Visit www.trinitywellnessstl.com for more information.
Best of luck and Happy New Year!
Karen
