It’s just not true. When the clock strikes midnight on the New Year, the only thing that really changes is that we all must get used to using a different four-digit number when we write dates on documents and checks… But we all still try to make these resolution things. Most of these “resolutions” end by the beginning of February (most gym rats can’t wait until February because then “their” gyms won’t be packed full of people). For a resolution to really be successful, it will require two things; failure and persistence.
People who walk into diets and workout regimes are plagued by failure because it is inherently hard to change a part of your lifestyle, but that is a good thing. When you fail, you learn. Part of starting a journey to a healthier you, is learning what works for you. There is no blanket diet that will work for everyone, and no one workout class that will make you reach your goals the quickest.
You must be persistent, have big goals and little goals along the way. Meet them and re-evaluate. If you slip up, that’s okay! Even the healthiest people have bad days, and bad weeks. It’s hard, even next to impossible for anyone to be perfectly healthy. Having purpose is crucial, reasons you are working on you. Take some time and write down why you want to be faster, stronger, or healthier and hang it up somewhere you see it every day. Keep it close to your heart. Making good decisions will be easier with a clear and important purpose in mind.
A piece that is often overlooked to physical health is mental health. We all struggle, especially this time of year. Remember you are never alone in your journeys and that a hand or and ear is always close by. Just as important to going to the gym, seeing a specialist for short- and long-term mental health can have wonderful effects on your overall health!
Lastly, changing your lifestyle is just that, changing a part of the way you live EV-ER-Y-DAY, and not just for the year. Think about the “New You” less in terms of a resolution, and more in terms or a constant work in progress. Applying dates and timeframes to “fix” a part of yourself is too much pressure. As a general rule: It takes six months to break a habit, and six months to make a habit. So be patient and remember, you are doing this for yourself.
So, I personally hope everyone looks onto the New Year with high hopes and dreams. Work hard and success will come! And remember, it’s okay to fail, just don’t give up!
Author: Daniel Watson
Editor: Cole Schenck
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