{"id":16168,"date":"2021-12-31T16:18:08","date_gmt":"2021-12-31T10:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesportsschool.com\/?p=10567"},"modified":"2023-05-24T03:10:52","modified_gmt":"2023-05-24T03:10:52","slug":"5-steps-to-make-a-new-years-resolution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesportsschool.com\/5-steps-to-make-a-new-years-resolution\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to Make a New Year’s Resolution"},"content":{"rendered":"
In Western cultures, making New Year\u2019s resolutions is a long-running tradition. But according to the University of Scranton, only 8% of those who make New Year\u2019s resolutions actually keep them. Also, people who make new year\u2019s resolutions are 10 times more likely to achieve their goals than the ones who don\u2019t. Here\u2019s a SMART way to identify the right resolution and become part of the small group of people that successfully achieve their resolution. <\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Your resolution should be totally clear, focused, concise, and well defined. Avoid general terms and be as detailed as you can. \u201cMaking a concrete goal is really important rather than just vaguely saying \u2018I want to lose weight.\u2019 You want to have a goal: How much weight do you want to lose and at what time interval?\u201d <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n This may seem obvious if your goal is a fitness or weight loss-related one, but it\u2019s also important if you\u2019re trying to cut back on something, too. It is important that you have a way to measure your success. Check to see if your goal has time frames, dates, dollar amounts, number of credits, etc. It is important that your goal has a way to measure your success. \u201cI want to be a cricketer someday\u201d is an un-measurable goal, but \u201cI want to be a cricketer and play for the U19 state team next season\u201d is a measurable goal.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/li>\n This doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t have big stretch goals. But trying to take too big a step too fast can leave you frustrated, or affect other areas of your life to the point that your resolution takes over your life \u2014 and both you and your friends and family flail. \u201cI want to be a pilot without having any relevant degree\u201d is an unachievable goal, but \u201cI want to be a pilot after completing my degree\u201d is an achievable goal.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/li>\n Is this a goal that really matters to you, and are you making it for the right reasons? \u201cIf you do it out of the sense of self-hate or remorse or a strong passion at that moment, it doesn\u2019t usually last long,\u201d said<\/span> Dr. Michael Bennett<\/span><\/a>, a psychiatrist, and co-author of two self-help books. \u201cBut if you build up a process where you\u2019re thinking harder about what\u2019s good for you, you\u2019re changing the structure of your life, you\u2019re bringing people into your life who will reinforce that resolution, then I think you have a fighting chance.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n <\/li>\n Like \u201cachievable,\u201d the timeline toward reaching your goal should be realistic, too. That means giving yourself enough time to do it with lots of smaller intermediate goals set up along the way. \u201cIf you\u2019re building a habit, you\u2019re planning for the next decade, not the next couple of months.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/p>\n To conclude, follow these 5 Steps to Make a New Year’s Resolution and become part of the small group of people that successfully achieve their resolution. If you are passionate about your career in sport and made a resolution to be a successful sportsperson, please reach out to our sports counselors who can help you set smart resolutions\/goals for your sporting career. Call us on +91 8587878668 or click here<\/a><\/strong> to receive a call back from our sports counselor.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Know why endurance training is important for athletes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16969,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[59,60,62,63,64,35,67,69],"tags":[245,246],"yoast_head":"\nMost of the resolutions fail because of the following reasons:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Your resolution should be SMART<\/strong>. Let\u2019s understand more in detail:<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Specific<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Measurable
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Relevant
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