New Year's Resolutions

 “New Year New Me” is a phrase that is commonly used during the first couple of weeks of the New Year. However, is this true? Many people try to instantly change the way they do things such as becoming healthier, saving money and being kinder by setting Resolutions. The thing that many people forget is that nothing changes unless you do and often people’s actions aren't constant with their words which results in the failure of their resolutions. I personally think New Year’s Resolutions are not as important as personal goals. Every year, people resolve to “work out more”, “eat better”, “be more honest”, “save money” and so on. Usually, the majority of people have already broken them by the end of January. People who are trying to make changes in their life shouldn't need a new year to do so. At any point in time, you should be able to change your actions to obtain the result you desire such as working out more consistently, or choosing not to buy new clothes. This is why personal goals on the other hand are very important and more effective then resolutions. These goals are something that should be achievable and measurable within a few months. Once individuals have reached their goal, they feel more motivated to continue to reach their next goal, opposed to New Year’s resolutions which they forget about shortly after. Having many smaller personal goals through the year ensures personal growth. At the end of the year, instead of feeling guilty that you didn't follow through with your resolutions, you will be able to see what you achieved and how much you changed by looking at your goals. The start of a new calendar year isn't a reason to lie to yourself by listing resolutions that you will not complete. Therefore it is important to set measurable goals that will help you achieve change and personal growth.