It’s that time of year again… resolutions! The one word that fills us all with a sense of either optimism or despair, a sense of joy thinking of all the things we could achieve in the next year, or frustration because of all the things we wanted to accomplish but didn’t.
We are all looking for more in life. Real movement forward towards our dreams and ambitions.
The problem is whether it’s setting in a new habit or stopping an old one, it’s really tough! Couple that with not really knowing how to do those things successfully and we often have a recipe for disappointment.
But it doesn’t have to be that way!
Below are three quick points to help you pick resolutions that will succeed and give you the change you are looking for in 2022.
RESOLUTION TIP 1: PICK A PROBLEM TO SOLVE
Rather than just picking one from the generic resolution list, spend a few minutes thinking about a problem you have faced in 2021 that you want to be rid of in 2022. Once you have the problem, create your own personal plan, so you have both the incentive (getting rid of the issue) and the solution (the plan).
If it’s breaking a social media addiction it could be some phone restrictions, if it’s losing weight it could be a gym membership you will actually enjoy using if it’s curbing your spending it could be an exciting saving plan.
Whatever it is, pick your problem and design your solution, and you will already be off to a winning start!
RESOLUTION TIP 2: DO IT TOGETHER
If you’re anything like us, you will have failed at numerous resolutions and no one else will have known…
Why? You never told anyone what you were trying to achieve or change!
Accountability, although sometimes painful, is a major key to success. Once you have the two or three resolutions settled and decided, tell them to a partner or close friend, and give them permission to ask you regularly how you are getting on with them. Even better still, take that person for a coffee and set your resolutions together.
It will ensure you aren’t going it alone, and when the motivation is running dry you have someone to encourage you (with kind words or a kick up the backside – whichever works for you!)
RESOLUTION TIP 3: START SOMETHING NEW
Our final tip might seem obvious, but one of your lists should always be trying something new, rather than just trying to correct something old.
Make it something exciting and intriguing. Something that you would have never thought you would try. Something that gives you energy, something that makes you want to jump out of bed!
It could be a new hobby, sporting activity, area of study, a project or passion…
Who knows, it could be coming and paying Global Church York a visit on a Sunday morning in the new year, we guarantee it will do you good!