Are you ready to make a New Year’s Resolution this year? If so you are like many millions of people around the world that are preparing to do the same thing. Sometimes it can be hard to settle on just one resolution. This often leads people to make lots of small resolutions instead. The problem with this is that it is too difficult to focus on so many resolutions. This can have your motivation sorely lacking by the end of January.
Instead, your best option is to find one resolution that you want to make and then focus all your energy on attaining it. This can be difficult, so how do you just settle on one New Year’s resolution this year?
Make a List
Your first step in choosing your resolution is to start making a list of all the resolutions that you were thinking about. Once your list is completed start examining it so that you can prioritize your resolutions. Your end goal is to have a list with your most wanted resolution.
Quite often when you start writing out your list you may find that many of your resolutions are intertwined and can be combined into one main resolution. Each portion could be defined as its own step in the process of achieving your resolution.
Your list may contain resolutions that involve saving additional money and starting a business. These could be classified as one resolution as they both are required to achieve your end goal of having a successful business.
You would divide this resolution into smaller steps. The steps would include setting up weekly savings plan to cover your venture or taking a course to improve your skills so that you can apply for a new job.
If you look at them from a logical view point you can see how one builds upon another. They are all required in order to succeed with your resolution. So go through your list and group items together that relate to one main goal.
Your end result should be a list that only has two or three resolutions. This makes it much easier for you to choose one as your main focus. You need to start somewhere with your resolutions so pick the one that has the highest priority for you.
Tell Everyone
Once you have decided on your New Year’s resolution make a point to tell your family and friends about it. Once you publicly commit to a resolution your motivation will be that much higher to actually achieve it. You don’t want to become one of the statistics for those who fail to keep their resolution.
Breaking your resolution into smaller chunks will also make it easier for you to keep working on it daily. If your resolution is based around starting a business then work backward and write out all the steps you need to take to make this come true.
This includes going into tons of details and knowing exactly each week or month what needs to happen to start the business. The more details you include the clearer your path to your resolution will be. By outlining all the required steps your path to completing your resolution will be embedded in your mind and will help keep you motivated until you reach it.
Next Steps
If you would like to start a new business in the New Year visit the Small Business Administration or local entrepreneurial center for support. In addition, join my mailing list to receive tips and other offers to help you grow your business.
