New Year's Resolutions Tips from Lisa:

New Year’s resolutions are the perfect opportunity for all those who have failed to start making the changes they said they would make next week, next month, or perhaps when winter starts.

So, what were the top New Year’s resolutions?

• Diet, exercise, and weight loss

• Read more

• Learn something new

• Save money

• Be a nicer human

• Get a new job

• Give more time and money to charity

• Drink less

• Sleep more

• Make new friends

How to create an effective New Year's resolution that will work?

Almost 30% of people never make New Year's resolutions because they know they will not be able to keep it. However, people who make New Year’s resolutions are ten times more likely to achieve their goals than the ones who don’t.

A good plan could help you in solving many problems. It can also help make your life exactly the way you want it to be. But making a plan is not always an easy task. Therefore, we have prepared some detailed tips for you.

Here are some tips for making your New Year's resolutions stick:

• Start small: Make your goals specific and measurable.

• Find an accountability partner: Ask a friend to help you stay motivated.

• Write it down: Writing down your goals can help you remember them and make them happen.

• Review regularly: Review your resolution at least once a month, or more frequently if possible.

• Don't expect perfection: Progress is better than perfection, especially when you're starting something new.

Try to test every goal with these questions:

• What will happen if the goal is not achieved?

• What am I willing to pay to fulfill it (time, effort)?

• What am I improving in myself and in the world by achieving this goal?

If the goal is really crucial, then break it down into specific tasks. For convenience, you can divide them into conditional 6 lists: "work", "family", "relationships", "money", "interests", "personal development".

Lisa Miller Massage Tip:

To make sure your goals are clear and reachable, you can use the methodology SMART. According to it, each one should be:

1. Specific (simple, sensible, significant).

2. Measurable (meaningful, motivating).

3. Achievable (agreed, attainable).

4. Relevant (reasonable, realistic, and resourced, results-based).

5. Time-bound (time-based, time-limited, time/cost limited, timely, time-sensitive).