Many people will make New Year's resolutions, but most will not be able to achieve them.
But making resolutions is still a good idea – with many positive effects. Why? Because they bring you optimism for the future.
According to a study, the most popular New Year's resolutions are - to live a healthier life 23 % people, be happier 21 %, lose weight 20 %, achieve career goals 16 %, improve partner relations 11 %, lose weight 7%.
So let's see why it is wise to make New Year's resolutions.
The intention
Being honest with yourself about your current state and how far away you are from your desired situation is key to improvement. If you decide how you want to grow and develop, you will get results. This intention will also contribute to your happiness and fulfillment.
When you move forward with a clear direction, you make a positive contribution to your emotional and mental health.
Hope and engagement
Making New Year's resolutions is inherently hopeful and optimistic. You expect that things can get better. This positive view of the future motivates action. If you don't believe that tomorrow can be better, you are unlikely to take steps to improve anything.
Optimism is therefore doubly beneficial – it contributes to your mental health and at the same time encourages you to take positive actions that affect the people around you.
Responsibility
Most New Year's resolutions have some effect on others. Your decision to stop procrastinating will contribute to a positive team dynamic.
New Year's resolutions are a great way to focus on yourself, but also to reflect on your wider responsibility – expanding and multiplying your positive impact on others.
Inspiration
When you strive to be better, to do better, you tend to inspire others as well. People learn by experiencing the behavior of others.
Even if they are not consciously aware of it, people are constantly accepting the choices and cues of others. When you focus on the future and focus on improvement, you necessarily inspire the people around you.
