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Resolutions: start small to make big changes

There is something about the number 1. From that starting point, you get an infinite number of nexts. Maybe that's why our mind turns to resolutions every New Year -- the holiday that celebrates time and the passage of time.

What was. What could be. And what will be. We want to shape the time to come and we do it through resolutions. Nearly 45 percent of Americans make resolutions. About 8 percent achieve their goals.

But what could you do your shape time and yourself into something you want?


Start small to make big changes and give it time.

Exercise: 15 minutes extra or 15 minutes total. Add a small amount of extra movement every single day and see how it makes a difference.

The key is dedication. If you are going to walk, get the right clothes for freezing cold, blazing hot, or rainy and gloomy. Then do it every day for 15 minutes. No exceptions -- it's only 15 minutes.

Weight: Make one firm resolution related to eating. Start tracking your weight regularly. Lots of apps do that. Maybe you will not eat at your desk or between meals. Make that a habit, then move on to another small step.

Money: Could you use $365 right now? You would have it if you saved $7 per week for one year. A little adds up and slowly, you find ways to save more. Automate it.

Attitude: You want to be a better person? Try feeling gratitude for what you have now. It takes no time and requires little effort. See where it takes you. Track it.


This story was posted on 2024-01-01 01:13:33
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