Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Updated : May 20, 2015 7:41 AM IST
Weight loss your New Year resolution Have you followed it at least for a month?
Managing your work properly your current priority Have you initiated it yet?
Quit smoking for a healthy life Failed to do so?
So on and so forth our everyday resolutions but are they made to ditch them after few days or a month? What is the reason? Is it because of bad habits? Well, whatever might be the cause, master these expert tricks to stick to your goals and achieve them.
Jasmine Piran, Hypnotherapist and NLP (neuro-linguistic programming) master practitioner shares her top tips.
Set a realistic and practical date
If you want to set a goal like lose weight in 15 days and want to keep to it, then set a date that works for you. Most people tend to start a new routine in the New Year, before their birthday, on a Monday, etc. Whatever you choose just stick to it and follow it without fail.
List all the positive facts
In some cases, it is difficult to analyse what is good and what is bad for you. If that is your problem, list all the positive points about why you want to change a particular behaviour. And always keep this list with you. And whatever you feel challenged, just read the positive aspects. Read about 5 bad weekend habits that are ruining your health.
Share your plans (only if it works for you)
If you plan to quit smoking, think before you discuss it with your closed ones. Because some people might find it useful to share their thoughts with others who might boost their confidence. However, some might feel that sharing their aims puts pressure on them. So think twice and do whatever you feel will work for you.
Understand your emotional drivers
The key reason to quit your weight loss plan half-way is giving in to your cravings. Understand your emotional triggers first factors that might cause you to quit a certain thing and how to overcome them. Keep a tab on your negative traits and plan your stuff accordingly. Here's how to overcome top 10 excuses for not exercising.
Never be harsh on yourself
The adage slow and steady wins the race perfectly fits the bill. So rather than aiming for something big on the first day itself, initiate with small steps and gradually change your pace. Keep in mind that it is not always about attaining the goal in 10 or 15 days, but to follow it till the end.
Keep a tab on your results
Always track your results (preferably keep a daily tab) so that you can have a clear idea of what is working. It will also help you to check your progress till date, problems you faced and how you can make things work for you. Here are 5 ways to stick to your fitness resolutions.
Reward yourself for every success (even if it small)
No matter how small your achievements are, rewarding yourself with simple gifts or just saying well done to yourself works wonders for you. It not only boosts your confidence, but at times when you feel challenged, it gives you a kick to go ahead.
With these tips, things will get easier with time, and you can finally stick to what you have planned for a better and healthy life.
With inputs from IANS
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