{"id":1148,"date":"2019-01-10T12:38:00","date_gmt":"2019-01-10T12:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leeshaaustin.com\/?p=1148"},"modified":"2023-01-27T12:44:47","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T12:44:47","slug":"how-to-readjust-your-new-years-resolutions-get-back-on-track","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leeshaaustin.com\/index.php\/2019\/01\/10\/how-to-readjust-your-new-years-resolutions-get-back-on-track\/","title":{"rendered":"How to readjust your New Year\u2019s Resolutions & get back on track"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We are now at the end of January, so I thought it could be a good time to do a check-in on any New Year\u2019s Resolutions or goals we may have set for the new year. Are you feeling frustrated because you are not totally rocking your resolutions or goals? Did you start off strong and motivated, but now you find yourself losing steam and sliding back into your old routine and habits?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I feel you \u2013 been there, done that. We are all human, after all, and the struggle is real! But never fear – there is still time to re-assess and course correct. After all, today is a new day. So, let\u2019s do a check-in and see how we can get things back on track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself off track, there are likely a couple of common culprits to blame. First, you may have tried to tackle and change too much at once. This has likely caused you to become overwhelmed and has divided your focus into too many directions. In this state, it is easy to become side-tracked by daily responsibilities and challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Second, you have decided on your goal(s) for the new year, but you haven\u2019t really examined and changed your existing habits in order to take the necessary actions to work toward your new goal(s). We all have our existing habits \u2013 think of it as our default mode. Often our habits and default mode of operating are not serving our best interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First issue: trying to tackle and change too much at once<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps you have the habit of setting lots of goals that you want to tackle all at once. I remember in the past, I would set soooo many New Year\u2019s Resolutions \u2013 as if I was trying to be a mega overachiever in terms of goal setting. What I didn\u2019t realize back then was that the only thing I was setting myself up for was a mega case of disappointment. At some point, I read somewhere that I should set no more than three New Year\u2019s Resolutions at once. So I tried that, but I would usually struggle with even that number \u2013 losing focus along the way and getting sidetracked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, I have decided to get super clear and specific in my resolution and goal setting. So this year I only set one goal. I do have in mind for the year the main areas I want to focus on and make progress in, but for now, from all of that, I have chosen only one area to focus on. And it is really very simple \u2013 sleep. Yes, I want to focus on getting more and better sleep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve decided on putting all my focus and energy into improving my routine, habits, and discipline so that I\u2019m regularly getting into bed earlier and falling asleep earlier. My goal is to wake up well-rested so that I can tackle my projects and tasks with more energy, efficiency, and creativity. I see the simple improvement of more and better sleep paying big dividends in my life and work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best of all, instead of trying to focus on, remember, track, and change three different goals, I only have one to focus on and to give it all I\u2019ve got. So for at least the next month or two, I\u2019ve decided to focus on increasing and improving my sleep. Once I feel that I have improved my sleep and created a new solid and sustainable habit, I will consider turning my attention to a new goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I invite you to do the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of the resolutions\/goals you have set, ask yourself:<\/p>\n\n\n\n