5 Practices to Set Yourself Up for Success in the New Year
Resolutions are great, but planning and follow-through win the day.
New Year’s Resolutions are popular, even seductive, alleviating anxiety about long-unmet goals from a quick-fix mindset. Let’s face it, though-we often make them with a wink and a nod, recognizing that traditionally they don’t stick. Let’s instead set ourselves up to pursue what we really need and desire.
Many people try to get motivated from a harsh and unforgiving place, essentially treating themselves as someone they expect-almost want-to fail. A “loser.” Don’t do that! Change it up!
Stemming from a self-critical mindset, typically internalized from how our parents and schools taught us to see ourselves, the assumption is that by being “strong,” we can overcome resistance and make changes. If we fail at that, then we are “weak,” possibly contemptible. If we succeed, we reinforce harsh internalized self-parenting, often driving ourselves to a state of chronic burnout to keep proving we are good enough-while deep down feeling like we aren’t.
So, how can we move away from this vicious cycle, to one which is sustainable, resilient, and ultimately more rewarding and satisfying?
