New years resolutions are around the corner. Deciding on what your resolutions are going to be can be lots of fun, but when it comes time to actually execute them – well, there are bound to be bumps in the road. Hands up if you’re thinking about making a list ! Keep your hands up, if some of the elements of your list were already there last year ? Some says january is a spectacularly bad time to make resolutions, I just happen to think that it’s doesn’t matter when you make a decision, if from the start you self sabotage it by acting in a certain way or avoiding necessary moves to do. Wait a minute, it’s not all bad news. Here are 3 of the majors reasons why you don’t maintain your new years resolutions.

☞ Unset goals

Yes I can read your lips, well, I made a list but I just didn’t wrote it down, everything is on my mind. Writing your goals down is one of the most important actions you can take to obtain the life you want . Sadly, most people don’t do it.

☞ Reporting the start

Action precedes motivation, not the other way around. Starting with deferred shares is the most recurrent reason why people don’t maintain their resolutions. I love that quote from Walt Disney  »  » Once you initiate an action, you create momentum.

☞ Unrealistic goals

When you set your goals for the resolutions make sure they are realistic. A unrealistic goal is a goal that more energy, skills, talents, and time than you have available in order to achieve it.

Pro tips : When setting your goals use the SMART method by setting Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time parameters goals. Make sure to also to break your large goal down into small steps.

Ask yourself these 3 questions, and if you answer yes to any of them, you may have found your personal resolutions defeaters. Outwit them and you’ll soon be back on track to maintain your new years resolutions.

If you want to share your New Year resolutions struggles or if you know of any other things that should be add on this checklist, feel free to leave a comment.