December

Okay, let’s face it, 2024 was a disaster. But instead of dwelling on the past, let’s look forward with a bit more optimism, shall we? (Maybe we’ll save the whole reflection thing for another post.)

We all know how the whole New Year’s resolution thing usually goes. We start off strong, full of good intentions… and then by February, those resolutions are a distant memory. (Apparently, a whopping 75% of people give up before the end of January! Yikes.)

But hey, there are actually some pretty smart strategies out there to help us break this cycle. Two ideas that caught my eye are:

• Setting a Measurable Goal: Instead of a vague resolution like “lose weight,” we can set a specific target, like “hit a weight of under 180 lbs by December 31st.”
• Giving It a Test Run: Why not try out our resolutions before the new year? This way, we can make adjustments and see what works before the pressure’s on.

So, given the ups and downs of this year (and let’s be real, the challenges ahead), I’m going to give these two approaches a shot.

Here’s my game plan for the next few weeks:

• Step 1: Brainstorm some New Year’s resolutions.
• Step 2: Put those resolutions to the test throughout December.

At the end of my little trial period, I’ll check in and see how it’s going. Wish me luck!