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It's time to dust off those New Year's resolutions and keep them going strong on Stick to Your New Year's Resolution Day on January 12! This day is all about reminding ourselves of the goals we set at the beginning of the year and finding ways to stay motivated and committed. Did you know that making resolutions has been a tradition since ancient times, when the Babylonians made promises to their gods in hopes of receiving good fortune in the coming year? So let's use this day as a chance to reflect on our progress, reevaluate our goals, and continue striving towards self-improvement. You got this!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>New Year's Resolutions Popularized</div><div class='timeline-text'>In the 19th century, the tradition of making New Year's resolutions gained popularity in the western world, as a means to reflect on the past year and improve in the new one.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Self-Improvement Trends</div><div class='timeline-text'>The 1980s saw a rise in self-improvement trends, with people focusing on goals ranging from fitness to financial stability as their New Year's resolutions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1995</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Emergence of Goal-Setting Methods</div><div class='timeline-text'>Organized goal-setting methods such as SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) appeared, helping people stay committed to their New Year's Resolutions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Technology Helps Accountability</div><div class='timeline-text'>With technological advancements, accountability apps and features to track goals became widely accessible, assisting people in sticking to their New Year's resolutions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Mindfulness and Wellness Resolutions</div><div class='timeline-text'>New Year's resolutions saw a shift towards mental health and wellbeing, with mindfulness and wellness goals becoming more popular.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>During The Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Global pandemic led to revisions in New Year’s resolutions with a focus on flexibility and forgiveness while sticking to resolutions.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a vision board</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Visualize your goals and create a vision board to help you stay motivated and on track with your New Year’s resolution. Use images, quotes, and affirmations to remind yourself of your intentions and keep them at the forefront of your mind.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Try a new workout or fitness class</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Mix up your exercise routine and try something new to keep things interesting and challenging. Sign up for a fitness class or try out a new workout you’ve been wanting to try. This will help you stay motivated and prevent boredom with your workouts.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Reward yourself</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Set smaller goals along the way to your bigger New Year’s resolution and reward yourself when you reach them. This will give you something to look forward to and help you stay motivated throughout the year.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Find an accountability partner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Team up with a friend or family member who also has a New Year’s resolution and hold each other accountable. Check in with each other regularly and provide support and encouragement to keep each other on track.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Reflect on your progress</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to reflect on how far you’ve come since making your New Year’s resolution. Celebrate your successes and learn from any setbacks. This will help you stay motivated and continue making progress towards your goals.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a reminder to stay committed to our goals</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Stick to Your New Year's Resolution Day is a great way to remind ourselves of the promises we made to ourselves at the beginning of the year. It encourages us to stay committed and motivated, even if we may have strayed from our resolutions. Let's use this day as a reset button and get back on track!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates determination and perseverance</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Keeping a New Year's resolution for an entire year takes a lot of dedication and hard work. Stick to Your New Year's Resolution Day honors the determination and perseverance it takes to make significant changes in our lives, whether it be in our health, relationships, or personal growth.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It allows us to reflect on our progress</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>On this day, we can take stock of how far we've come since we made our resolutions. It's a chance to celebrate small victories and remind ourselves that even if we haven't reached our ultimate goal, progress is still progress! Let's use this day as motivation to keep going and reach our full potential.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Only 8% of people keep their New Year's Resolutions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Statistics suggest that a mere 8% of people actually stick to their New Year's resolutions, indicating how challenging it can really be.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Most resolutions are broken by mid-February</h3><p class='facts-content'>Many people start out strong in sticking to their goals, but research shows that the majority of resolutions are abandoned by the second week of February.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Fitness goals are the most common resolutions</h3><p class='facts-content'>Getting in shape, losing weight, and generally improving health are the most popular New Year's resolutions, despite being some of the hardest to maintain.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Setting realistic goals significantly increases success rates</h3><p class='facts-content'>Studies have found that individuals who set achievable, concise goals are far more likely to stay true to their New Year's resolutions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Writing down goals improves the chances of sticking to them</h3><p class='facts-content'>Research highlights that those who write down their resolutions are 42% more likely to achieve them, implying the importance of visual reminders in keeping commitments.</p></div></div>
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