{"id":2739,"date":"2017-12-27T04:15:33","date_gmt":"2017-12-27T04:15:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/?p=2739"},"modified":"2022-03-02T10:36:28","modified_gmt":"2022-03-02T10:36:28","slug":"realistic-resolutions-youll-keep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/realistic-resolutions-youll-keep\/","title":{"rendered":"Embracing Imperfection: How to Make Resolutions You\u2019ll Keep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New Year, same you? <\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new year is a blank canvas on which we like to build fantasy versions of our future selves. We make resolutions with the best of intentions, and subsequently break them faster than you can say \u2018I\u2019d like to cancel my gym membership\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>More than 80% of New Year\u2019s resolutions are abandoned by February.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why? Because we are setting ourselves up for failure with resolutions that are unrealistic, impractical, and too broad.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So before you attempt 12 months of self-inflicted torture without a carb or a cocktail in sight, try re-adjusting your expectations. Be honest with yourself, and make a new year\u2019s resolution list that\u2019s doable. And remember, perfection is impossible! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are a few of the most common resolutions, and ideas of how to re-frame them into smaller, more sustainable lifestyle changes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Instead of: <\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m going to spend more time on wellbeing.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/MDs5sQsX9LjscxOl8y\/source.gif\" width=\"704\" height=\"356\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>Try<\/b><b>: <\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m going to add 5 minutes of meditation into my <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/20-minute-morning-routine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">morning routine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to become a more mindful person.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being more wellness-focused is great, but what does that even mean? You won\u2019t just wake up January 2<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nd <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">as Shailene Woodley\u2026 you have to take baby steps! By setting a specific goal that\u2019s easy to incorporate into your daily life, you\u2019re more likely to stick with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Instead of:<\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I\u2019m going to exercise every day.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/fPQi2vSCyHBe0\/source.gif\" width=\"675\" height=\"351\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Try:<\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I\u2019m going to commit to working out 2-3 times per week.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your main form of exercise is walking from your desk to the coffee machine, committing to working out every day is not an ideal place to start your fitness journey. Instead, ease yourself into it by hitting the gym after work a few times a week, or going for a morning run every weekend. Once working out is a regular part of your lifestyle, you can build toward fitspo status.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Instead of: <\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m going to eat healthier.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/uEH0y5jCRee5O\/source.gif\" width=\"685\" height=\"385\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Try: <\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m going to eat at least 2 pieces of fruit a day and make sure I <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/how-much-water-you-should-drink-per-day\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drink enough water<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blanket statements rarely make successful resolutions. You can convince yourself that just about anything is healthy &#8211; \u2018This bag of potato chips is gluten-free! It\u2019s healthy.\u2019 Give yourself specific guidelines that are easy to follow and will make a notable impact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Instead of:<\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I\u2019m going to stop drinking\/eating meat\/other.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/media.giphy.com\/media\/uYcuStWfBtHnW\/source.gif\" width=\"684\" height=\"515\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><b>Try:<\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> I\u2019m going to limit alcohol\/meat\/other to certain special occasions.<\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While we wholeheartedly support your desire to live a healthier, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foreo.com\/mysa\/changing-face-farming\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more sustainable<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lifestyle, giving up a vice cold turkey is always easier said than done. Life is all about balance, so remember to indulge yourself from time to time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Year, same you?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":2741,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1317],"tags":[137,335,348,425],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Making Resolutions You&#039;ll Keep for a Truly Happy New Year<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The new year is looming, and that means resolutions you\u2019ll probably give up. 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