By: Sara Loft

Well, it’s officially 2023! A brand-new year has begun! A new chance to live life differently from the last! Let’s face it, making resolutions are commonly made but never fully grasped. Why? Usually, it’s tricky to stay motivated. Sometimes, we are bogged down to achieve our goals and/or our dreams, due to circumstances or even our inward fuel is merely dim.

Here are 5 easy tips to stay motivated throughout the year:

1. Record your personal goals. Analyze how you can obtain each one. Review your progress with each one. Don’t overwhelm yourself to set a time frame to complete one or some. Staying consistent toward a goal is more beneficial than not achieving any goal(s) at all.

2. Keep your momentum at a high level. Living a routine could help, but boredom could set in place. Discover a new place or develop a new healthy habit/hobby to experience what you’re capable of achieving.

3. Engage in your circle. It is good to surround yourself with a sociable and/or supportive group of people that value your authenticity, energy and time. Stressful moments can occur at work, home, in your relationships, and more. However, being around positive people can help you oversee the stress and tension itself.

4. Take more steps. Keep moving around. Walk around your neighborhood or nearest park. Instead of the elevator, take a few flights up and down the stairs. Exercising benefits us in several ways such as mood enhancement.

5. Practice self-care. Establish some time to yourself. We all get busy with work, taking care of our family, running errands and so forth. Make sure you still visit your doctor(s). We all need a breather or refreshing moment because our mental health is just as important and may prevent us from accomplishing something that we have to do.

If you are still struggling to stay motivated, don’t hesitate to reach out for professional help. There are plenty of resources that can help you obtain a healthier and happier lifestyle. In addition, it’s okay to reward yourself because positive reinforcement encourages us to stay motivated!