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Hello Gene,
February is home to multiple observances, from Black History Month, Valentine’s Day to Love Your Pet Day. Yet Groundhog Day is one of the most intriguing ones. Cheers to Bill Murray!
Originally, the event was not about getting out of a time loop, it was about 6 more weeks of Winter. Nevertheless, many of us feel trapped in a stale routine: home-work-home in cold, dark February.
Do you know that over 40% of people who made New Year’s resolutions are expected to give up in February? Here are a few tips that can help you stick to goals or bring them back on track.
- Make a realistic plan: It’s easy to create impossibly large goals without the intention to follow through with them. Breaking a goal down into smaller, more manageable parts can make it more accessible.
- Find an accountability partner: Simply telling one person about a goal and timeframe can become a big motivator.
- Keep it simple: Identifying one or two easy, attainable goals can increase the likelihood of sticking with them.
- Act like someone who has already met the goal: Having the confidence to “fake it ’til you make it” can make you more comfortable about trying something new.
- Add something instead of taking something away: One study suggests positive, approach-oriented goals tend to work better than negative, avoidance-oriented goals.
- Celebrate success: Rewarding yourself for wins, big or small, serves as additional motivation to carry out your goals. There’s no need to wait until you overcome that final hurdle when you can celebrate the progress you make along the way.
Hang in there and let us know if there is anything we can do to help you stay or get back on track… or help you celebrate your wins!
Sincerely,
Marian & Gene
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