Struggling with your resolutions?
28 Jan 2010
By the time you read this we will have already said goodbye to the first month of 2010. It’s about this time in a new year when you start to wonder whether those resolutions you made a few weeks back are ever going to materialise. For most people the answer is ‘probably not’ and it becomes a bit of a running joke with friends and family.
Studies into the most popular resolutions for people have not surprisingly revealed a recurring theme of self-improvement. Most of us will have resolved to do one or more of these things at some time:
- Improve health: lose weight, exercise more, eat better, drink less alcohol, quit smoking
- Improve finances: get out of debt, save money
- Improve career: get a better job, start a business
- Improve education: improve grades, get a better education, learn something new
- Improve self: become better organized, reduce stress, be less grumpy, manage time, be more independent
- Take a trip
- Volunteer to help others
Recent research shows that while 52% of participants in a resolution study were confident of success with their goals, only 12% actually achieved them.
Men achieved their goal 22% more often when they engaged in goal setting, e.g. having small measurable goals like ‘1kg per week’, instead of saying "lose weight". Women succeeded 10% more when they made their goals public and got support from their friends.
Of course it’s far easier to set goals about your weight than is the case with your finances. But most of us know that if we have something specific in mind, including how much it’s going to cost, we’ve got a better chance of saving towards it.
If your 2010 resolutions were about improving finances but you’re not sure how to set your goals, some simple advice would be a good place to start. Call us today on 1300 657 872 and let us help you make 2010 one to remember – for all the right reasons!
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