The New Year is just around the corner, and this exciting time of the year is the perfect chance to get your home and lifestyle in order. Now that the holidays are over, you can start getting organized by creating a new routine that eliminates the hassles that plagued the year before. While everyone tends to set out with the best intentions as the make their resolutions at the beginning of the year, it is also one of the most stressful times to make changes since your calendar is likely still full of plans for travel and entertaining. As you create your New Year’s resolutions, use these tips to make sure they stick even during the height of your busiest season.
Choose One Thing For The New Year
Making a long list of resolutions may seem like the best way to reinvent yourself, but this will only set you up for failure. Pick one aspect of your lifestyle that really bothers you, and focus on that for your resolution. Ideally, it should be a small, achievable goal such as organizing your closet or bedroom. This way, you can direct all of your attention to making your resolution happen.
Make A Plan For The New Year
Instead of wasting time coming up with multiple resolutions, use your time wisely by creating a plan to make your one resolution come true. Do research to identify potential issues that may come up, and find out how other people have reached the same goal. An example plan for getting organized might involve just cleaning one area of your bedroom each week until your are satisfied, or you might decide to focus on getting your clothes in order for summer.
Tell Everyone
Part of making your goals happen is generating a sense of personal responsibility. Once you have your resolution set, announce it to the world! This time of year, everyone loves sharing their resolutions, so tell your family and friends what you are planning to achieve. This will give you a sense of accountability that motivates you to keep working toward your goal. After all, just think about how proud you will be to tell everyone you have mastered your new lifestyle.
Seek Support For The New Year
Quitting smoking is one common New Year’s resolution for which people tend to look for outside support. However, there is a source of support for almost every type of resolution. Think about potential problems that you may encounter. For example, staring at a mound of laundry as you organize your closet will leave you feeling overwhelmed, especially with all the extra clothing that winter has brought. However, using a professional cleaner to handle that task will revitalize your spirit so that you can focus on other tasks such as sprucing up your shelves.
Focus On Maintenance
After all that hard work, the last thing you want to do is fall back into old habits. Create a maintenance plan before you begin so that your achievements will last. If you are planning to lose weight, then set daily workouts on your calendar, or arrange for weekly cleaning services for your laundry and housekeeping chores. A little planning now will make a big difference regarding whether or not you will still have your same routine by the time the New Year comes to an end.
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This year, be that one person in your social circle who can proudly proclaim that they have accomplished their New Year’s resolutions. By harnessing your focus toward one specific goal and addressing potential problems before they occur, you will set yourself on the right path for success.