Realistic Goals for the New Year

If the only goal you have is to make a million dollars, you’ll probably never get there. The truth is, it takes thousands of small, obtainable goals to do anything worthwhile.

The same principle applies to resolutions. On the first day of each year, I watch people in my life try to make all these drastic changes at once. Last year, my friend Mason was determined to replace his lunch with fruit smoothies. By the middle of the week, it was a full-blown obsession. A few days later, the smoothies had quietly disappeared.

The strict exclusion diets and rigorous workout routines usually crumble by February. Time after time, the people I see succeed are the ones who pursue realistic goals.

Observing your habits and anticipating your weaknesses adds an extra layer of protection to your goals. If you’re trying to save more money and have a habit of transferring it out of your savings account, try saving cash in a safe or lockbox.

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Another big issue is time. Even in the relaxed nature of the Coastal Bend, there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in a day. In reality, we make time for the things we deem important. Identifying your unused minutes can help combat this. If you have ten minutes at the end of your lunch break, that could be the perfect time for a walk before returning to work.

It all comes down to the decisions we make. Whether you’re doing squats while your shower water is heating up or waking up an hour earlier to squeeze in a mile, choosing yourself and your health day after day is the only way to get the lifestyle you desire. The easiest way to do that is to have realistic and obtainable goals, each one a small step that leads to the result you’re looking for.

EASY HABITS TO MAKE

Save $10 a day

Limit one soda per day

Replace chips with carrots

5 minute journal before bed

Walk the beach twice a week

Do something fun once a week

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