Matt Jones
Updated: Apr 18, 2022
Goal setting, new years resolutions, are you excited? Me either. Sometimes I feel motivated to do them. Sometimes I don't feel motivated. We're only human right? We can be fickle. New years resolutions are so powerful it seems when we talk about it as "a new year." New year, new me, right? It's the transformation we fall in love with. When we talk about 2022 life goals however, not so much. It suddenly moves to the task category in our mind. Just not as exciting right? We crave change, but putting in the work not so much... Isn't that messed up?
How do we avoid the apathy and set good new years resolutions? I believe many of us are simply not fully attached to our life goals because many of us aren't inspired by the goal setting process. It can feel like a chore. There needs to be a strong emotional and psychological attachment. If someone was holding a gun to your head all year for you to achieve your goals, you probably would, right?! But, if there is no sense of urgency, or we don't feel the need to change, then we won't. So, lets discuss 5 powerful ways to hit your 2022 goals.
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Studies show approximately 80% of new years resolutions fail
New year's resolutions fail for many reasons. Here are 5 ways to crush your 2022 goals.
The definition of new years resolutions is making new goals for your life in the new year. It's about planning for what to you want to achieve over the next 365 days. This could be everything from falling in love to buying a house.
What many people do is make a new years resolutions list. Some of the best new years resolutions start with precisely this simple exercise. So, the first thing to do is:
You are 42 percent more likely to achieve your new years resolutions and annual goals if you write them down. Putting it to paper or typing it out on a digital template forces you to clarify precisely what it is you want. This action is naturally inspiring and builds a solid roadmap for you to follow.
Use this free pdf goal setting worksheet to get started.
Use the Life 2.0 blueprint if you want to dive deeper into your life goals.
1) I want to lose 30 pounds by April 1st, 2022.
2) I want to increase my income by 10k in 6 months with a new business.
3) I want to run a 5k in 25 minutes by June 1st, 2022.
The next thing to do is:
It's time to get rid of excuses! There is always a reason to complain when you're trying to lose weight or try harder with your career or learn meditation. Complaining is completely useless. Subconsciously we use it to justify quitting to ourselves and to others. Cut out the complaining and you instantly boost your likelihood of achieving your goals. Get rid of the reasons NOT to do something. Keep adding reasons WHY you need to do something.
Ex. I hate getting up early.. I hate running. I hate healthy food.
Replace these excuses and complaints with "I love feeling ahead of the day. I love how I feel after I exercise. I like healthy food that also tastes great." Reframe your outlook and it makes it easier to complete your tasks. Stick with the positive, always!
Forbes did a study that found that you can't sustain change if you don't have an accountability structure in place. It's like our jobs - Bosses and manager set work standards that we're expected to follow or we fear getting fired - which drives our physiological needs.
If we don't look after our friendships, we fear losing that friendship, which drives our need for love and belonging.
This is why an accountability partner helps. Mutually agreeing to coach each other provides valuable feedback - which drives your esteem and self actualization.
The American Society of training and development found that people are 65% more likely to meet a goal after committing to another person.
Thinking can be our worst enemy sometimes. We can easily give into our comfort zones and staying complacent by thinking about what we would rather do instead. Remember the Nike slogan "Just do it." Well, that is honestly some of the best advice i've ever heard. It takes the brain out of it. It's almost an autosuggestion that encourages action. Get rid of the clutter and just take the initiative. Make your habits automatic.
When we need to go to the bathroom we just do it.
When we need to eat we figure it out.
When we are tired we sleep.
JUST DO IT.
This is an important activity for life goal setting. Just wake up earlier! Without forming new habits you can't make new changes. Getting up early is a practice used by the most successful people in the world. It's a major attribute of high performers. In the morning your mind is clearer and your body is more relaxed. You can start journaling and going over your goals. You can go over how to set goals for new year, hot to set goals for weight loss, etc. Define goal setting to yourself and make sure you know precisely what it means to you.
To achieve what most others can't you have to do what most others won't.
You may be wondering about good new years resolutions. What do others do? See below on the most popular resolutions within the United states and the United Kingdom.
"In 2020, one of the most popular New Year’s resolution is to eat healthier – 44% of UK respondents chose this resolution, 44% of Polish participants, and 43% of Americans"
"Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." - Japanese Proverb
"The question isn't who is going to let me; it's who is going to stop me." - Amy Rand
"The point of goals isn't to achieve them. The point is who you become on the way to them. - Sam Brown
Good new years resolutions can be measured. One of the best ways for achieving goals is by using the S.M.A.R.T. method.
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Achievable
R - Realistic
T - Timely
"How to:" Achieving goals means setting dates and giving your self hard lines. Make sure you can measure your goals in months and days.
Life goals include all the things you want to achieve in your life time. Rather than a short term goal of losing 20 pounds or something temporary, this is more significant.
You became your own boss and ran your own company. You started a nonprofit organization and helped others. You got married and had 3 kids. You traveled to over 20 counties worldwide and expanded your worldview.
The best way to plan life goals is to make life goal categories. This can be used to start your new years resolutions list.
Good new years resolutions and good life planning categories should be divided various life priorities such as:
Hope you enjoyed. Be realistic in your 2022 goals and don't overthink it. Get a partner to help you and motivate each other to be your best self. You got this. When you complete your goals share your successes here in the comments! Let's inspire each other! Cheers.
Matt Jones is a writer and entrepreneur with multiple businesses who loves inspiring others to reach their full potential.
He is also a musician, educator, and world traveler who has been to over 40 different countries on all 7 continents, reaching many of his life goals. His personal mission is to create and inspire. He is from Los Angeles but is now based in Greater London. Learn his story.