How to Write a New Year’s Resolution

A New Year’s Resolution is a list of goals you’d like to accomplish in the upcoming year. This tradition is followed by millions of people every year, and it’s a great way to start the year with a positive mind and clear goals!

Sometimes figuring out what to write on your list can be overwhelming and confusing. But as long as you keep these five tips in mind, you’ll have the perfect New Year’s Resolution.

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1. Self-improvement is the key

It is important to have goals that will help you be a better person. Doing more sports, eating healthier, donating to charity, and learning a new language or instrument are the kind of things that people tend to write in their New Year’s Resolution. Also, focus on yourself and not the people around you.

2. Write in future tenses

When writing your New Year’s Resolution in English, you might get confused about how to use the future tenses properly. Don’t worry! Click the following link to learn 3 Ways to Talk About the Future in English. You have to calendar time for yourself

3. Set a timeframe and be specific

A study by finder.com.au showed that 33% of people didn’t keep track of their progress after a few weeks into the year, and another 23% of people simply forgot about their resolutions. If you push yourself to accomplish a goal by a certain date rather than a whole year, it is less likely that you will get carried away. Remember to write down specific goals, such as “eating one piece of fruit every day” instead of “eating healthier,” so you can measure your success!

4. Keep it short and realistic

It’s better to have realistic goals that you know you can accomplish than having goals you might never reach. The same study by finder.com.au showed that “the most common reason for participants failing their New Years’ Resolutions was setting themselves unrealistic goals (35%)”. Stay focused on a few realistic goals instead of having a long list of impossibilities.

5. Get out of your comfort zone and have fun!

Don’t forget what New Year’s Resolutions are all about: trying new things you haven’t done before and have fun while doing so! Don’t feel disappointed or pressured if you don’t accomplish your goals by the end of the year. Remember to just have a great time and learn from every experience!shutterstock_52406212

 

 

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