I know its July but seriously how’s it going?
Chances are it is now just a distant memory but why? With ¾ of new year’s resolutions failing why do we make them? Why can’t we keep them? Why is it just once a year?
The psychology of change is the answer!
The time period to make a psychological change is twelve weeks – that is to develop a new habit you need to actively enforce it (and enjoy it to some degree) for 12 weeks before it becomes part of your everyday life. Ever wondered why the probationary period at a new job is 3 months?
So with that knowledge in mind we could be aiming for four new resolutions every year. So you have two chances left to make 2 extra, positive changes to your life and wellbeing before the new year even arrives. What could you choose? How can you make it work this time?
The top 3 new year’s resolutions according to a recent comRes poll are to:
Strangely all arguably interlinked.
This is unfortunately our first crippling hurdle. We set quite grandiose statements of our resolutions but we don’t plan HOW we are going to achieve them.
So here’s a few tips:
Just a last food for thought – when did your last new year’s resolution include improving your mental health?
I’ll see you in twelve weeks to see if you hit your summer resolution and set your Halloween one!
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