{"id":2827,"date":"2022-01-05T22:41:41","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T03:41:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.camsoda.com\/blog\/?p=2827"},"modified":"2023-09-01T18:48:55","modified_gmt":"2023-09-01T23:48:55","slug":"making-resolutions-you-will-stand-by-for-12-months","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camsoda.com\/blog\/making-resolutions-you-will-stand-by-for-12-months\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Resolutions You Will Stand By For 12 Months"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

During the beginning of this year we discussed this topic<\/a>. Since we\u2019re rounding the curve, it only makes sense to do the same once again! Actually, before we dive in\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy New Year! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019ve taken care of the pleasantries let\u2019s talk about an important thing \u2013 those pesky New Year\u2019s resolutions. You know, the \u201cNew Year, New Me\u201d stuff. Because we\u2019re still under the influence of the global pandemic, many New Year\u2019s resolutions usually revolve around things we can do at home and by ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mainly, these are related to eating better, fixing\/changing old horrible habits, losing weight, changing our diets, getting rid of junk, wasting less money, drinking less alcohol, quitting vaping or smoking etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guess how many of us are truly ready to stand by these resolutions and see them to the end of the year? That\u2019s right; you guessed it – NOT MANY<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, very few of us are ready to take charge of our lives and make a New Year\u2019s resolution that we\u2019re prepared to keep up with throughout the entire year. In 2022, don\u2019t be that girl or guy! We want you to succeed in everything. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether that means becoming a cam superstar<\/a> or more fit than you\u2019ve ever been! That\u2019s why we\u2019ll talk about making New Year\u2019s resolutions that you will want to stand by and perhaps more important, making them in such a way that will make you want to stay true to them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Do New Year\u2019s Resolutions Fail?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s face it, we\u2019ve all made a New Year\u2019s resolution at one time or another during our lives, but not all of us have stood by it and seen it to the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No, in fact, only about 10-20% of the people who make a New Year\u2019s resolution actually keep it. That\u2019s not all that impressive! So, if you\u2019re in that group, then pat yourself on the back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to one study, about 35% of people who made a New Year\u2019s resolution in 2020 kept it, about half kept some of their resolutions, and over 16% did not keep any. Lots of people don\u2019t even bother with the resolutions. They just say, screw it, I am who I am. That\u2019s a bad way to live life. Don\u2019t settle! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you wonder why many people fail, the answer is simple: people usually set very high goals that are unattainable. The goals people set may seem optimistic at first, but these are usually so high above their normal everyday activities that their bodies can\u2019t withstand the changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It usually pertains to New Year\u2019s resolutions related to weight loss (48%), changing your diet (39%), achieving an extreme body transformation (50%), saving a ton of money (44%), or even extreme challenges like preparing to run a marathon in three months. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, the secret to a New Year\u2019s resolution that you\u2019d like to keep lies in making one that you will want to do. This way, you can gradually adjust your goals and lifestyle that will not shock your system but bring long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Keep a New Year\u2019s Resolution?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we go into detail about some New Year\u2019s resolutions that can improve your life and you\u2019ll be happy to keep, here are some general suggestions on how to keep a New Year\u2019s resolution..<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Set Attainable Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Instead of making a New Year\u2019s resolution to \u201close weight,\u201d set a goal to lose two pounds a month for the next 12 months. You will have smaller, more measurable goals that you will be happy to achieve and be motivated to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Get Enough Sleep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you get enough sleep regularly, you are prone to make sounder decisions. You will be more relaxed and rested, be in a better mindset, and you can make a better, more realistic New Year\u2019s resolution. But getting enough sleep is essential for all aspects of life, as sleep is not a luxury but a necessity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prepare Yourself Well In Advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To keep your New Year\u2019s resolutions, you should prepare yourself and get in the right mindset. If you prepare your mindset ahead of time, and get the necessary skills to change, you will have a greater chance of keeping your New Year\u2019s resolutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most Popular New Year\u2019s Resolutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that we\u2019ve talked about why people fail their New Year\u2019s resolutions, and provided essential advice on how to prepare yourself for success better, here is a list of the most popular New Year\u2019s resolutions\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eat Better\/Cook More\/Eat Healthier<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This New Year\u2019s resolution is always one of the most popular ones. For example, in 2020, about 50% of people had this on their list of resolutions. It is similar to the resolutions on eating more fruits and vegetables, reducing junk food, and cooking more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any of these on your list, we suggest you take the route of creating a diet plan to include balanced foods in your diet. Also, by including more fruits and veggies<\/a> and incorporating healthy snacks in your daily menu, your body will be healthier, and your energy levels will get a much-needed boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t rely on fast diets that promise incredible results \u2013 these seldom work. Instead, change your habits gradually, and you will note improvement in your health and lifestyle. Include seasonal and local ingredients, cook your meals at home, and bring your lunch to work. Instead of snacking on processed snacks, pack a fruit salad or a bag of mixed nuts \u2013 you will very soon note a difference. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lose Weight\/Get In Shape<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is the second-most-popular New Year\u2019s resolution, as about 48% of people put this on their lists. January sees more gym subscriptions than any other month, proving that people wish to lose weight and get in shape<\/a>. But most fail because of setting undefined goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be successful, it is better to set gradual goals. For example, set a goal to lose two to three pounds per month for the next 6-12 months instead of only adding the resolution to lose weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Combine this with eating better and including more fruits and vegetables in your diet, and you can set your mindset at keeping this New Year\u2019s resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019d also like to mention how crucial it is to focus on the short term gains and not the whole. Focusing on being just 1% better will lead to exponential gains or wins over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Save More Money<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another prevalent New Year\u2019s resolution that about 40% of people add to their list is to save more money. But this often fails because people don\u2019t set a goal of saving a set amount of money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The resolution should be set differently to be successful: instead of simply saving more money<\/a>, it should be \u201csave X amount each month.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can note the difference, and at the end of each month, you can easily calculate if you\u2019ve kept with your New Year\u2019s resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To Wrap Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to make a New Year\u2019s resolution or a whole list of them. However, the tricky part is to keep them and actually achieve the set goals. Here are the stats on success and fail rates in the first six months of setting your New Year\u2019s resolutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 1 – 75% of people are successful in keeping their New Year\u2019s resolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Week 2 – 71% of people are successful in keeping their New Year\u2019s resolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Month 1 – 64% of people still keep their resolutions<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Month 6 – 46% of people are still keeping their New Year\u2019s resolution<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From this, you can easily understand that the numbers gradually fall, and to avoid being one of the people who will fail or don\u2019t reach their goals, follow our advice, set achievable goals, and get in a mindset for success. Happy New Year, and good luck with your New Year\u2019s resolutions!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oh, and if you set any big goals and end up achieving them, please share them with us. We\u2019re your biggest cheerleader when it comes to winning at everything in life in general!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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