A brand-new decade, an even better me? New Years is usually a time for reflection and optimism for the next year, or even for the next decade – it’s going to be better this time around! Are you someone who takes the opportunity of this proverbial “blank slate” to set one, two, ten… resolutions? According to Statista, the most common resolution for 2019 was to diet or to eat healthier – not too surprising, right?! A close second place resolution was to exercise more. These were tied for first in 2018 with saving money.
The focus for a healthier year remains on people’s minds. So why does the same thing happen year after year? January hits and gym are packed! The diet industry is advertising at a fever pitch. You see more green juice, detox teas and celebrity-endorsed cleanses. And what about the exercise equipment/device/gadget that you just MUST buy – immediately?! By March all of these resolution habits had dissipated, as well as your motivation. What gives?
Three words for you: unrealistic goal setting.