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The smart way to slay your New Year’s goals
Would you like 2021 to be the year you finally slay all your goals? Whether you want to learn a new language, be more confident, lose weight, or something else entirely, there’s one major question you should ask yourself before you put your plans on paper: just how meaningful are these goals to you?
It’s easier to motivate yourself when you know the why behind your goals. Let’s say you want to make exercising regularly a habit. What is your purpose behind this objective? It may be that you want to live healthier or you want to fit back in your old clothes. Knowing your purpose will help you push through your commitment to change for the better. The clearer your purpose is, the more connected you are to your goal and the less likely you are to give it up even when things get difficult.
Once you are clear with your why, remember these five smart strategies to help make your resolutions stick.
Set specific goals
Define your goals as specific as possible. “I want to be healthier by eating one vegetable dish every day." is better than simply saying, “I want to eat healthy starting this year.” Being as specific as possible will give you clearer directions on how you can accomplish your goals.
Make it measurable
When your goals are measurable, you give yourself a way to track your progress. For example, “I will save P1,500 every month so I will reach my savings target of P18,000 by the end of 2021”. With this, you can easily adjust your plans to reach your desired goal.
Always be affirmative
Encourage yourself the way you would support a good friend. If learning a new instrument is on your to-do list this year, don’t let your inner critic threaten your confidence. Remind yourself that you are doing the best you can with what you know at that moment.
Remember your reason
Don’t get discouraged when you make a mistake or you’re not making as much progress as want. It’s normal to experience setbacks. When you find yourself wanting to give up, think about the reason for starting the goal in the first place. This will help get your fire back and put you back on track.
Talk to people who have the same goals
Surround yourself with people who know what you are going through. They can give you the encouragement, support, and inspiration that you need to achieve your goals.
As you look over your list of New Year’s resolutions, make sure that these are the things that you are ready to work for and will make you happy. Make the process of achieving these commitments as fun and exciting as you can!
Whatever passion you want to explore this 2021, SMART Prepaid can help you every step of the way. SMART Prepaid brings like-minded people together -- those who believe goals are stepping stones that bring them closer to fulfilling their purpose. By living and realizing their passions, they know that they can become the best versions of themselves.
Share your exciting stories through your own voice, with your own passions on https://smart.com.ph/prepaid, where you can also find inspiration from other people as they bring their purposes to life.
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